House Bill 1605 Webinar Series

91Èȱ¬ is hosting a series of webinars to address components of House Bill (HB) 1605 that are most relevant to local educational agencies (LEAs). Series topics were prioritized by the effective date of sections of the bill and their impact on LEAs. Based on feedback from the field, we are shifting the timing and topics to better meet the needs of districts.   

Webinars

OER Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýA detailed overview of the OER Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials with a breakdown of the transition plan template, action item by action item.

Posted: January 15, 2025 

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    • Please note that to access the resources necessary to complete the OER Transition Plan template, you will need to provide your name and email. 
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Instructional Materials Funding 

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýAn overview of instructional materials funding, including the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment, SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement ($40), and State-Developed Open Education Resource (OER) Entitlement ($20). 

Posted: December 18, 2024 

Planning and Non-Instructional Duties of Teachers

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýAn overview of the statutory protections of planning time for classroom teachers in HB 1605 and guidance on the supplemental duty agreement with a teacher. [Texas Education Code, §11.164 and §21.4045]

Posted: March 8, 2024

HB 1605 Overview for LEAs

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýAn overview of HB 1605's major components and timeline for implementation as it relates to LEAs. 

Posted: September 26, 2023

HB 1605 Overview for Publishers 

¶Ù±ð²õ³¦°ù¾±±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýAn overview of HB 1605's major components and timeline for implementation as it relates to publishers.

Posted: August 1, 2023

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