Education
BY DUSTIN BUTLER, MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & STEVE GUNTLI
RISD board adopts legislative priorities
UT expands free tuition program
Funding focus areas
Special education
Ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative session, which is set to begin in January 2025, Richardson ISD trustees have adopted the district’s legislative priorities during the Nov. 5 regular meeting. The priorities will be shared with elected offi- cials in the legislature who represent the district. The details Priorities include modifications to the discipline code allowing schools to more effectively handle student discipline, according to documents from the district. The district advocates for legislation allowing schools to implement immediate inter- vention in situations where a student’s behavior puts students and teachers at risk. Additionally, the district is pushing for legisla- tion that increases funding levels and the basic allotment to match inflation.
The University of Texas system is expanding on a program to make tuition more affordable, or even free, for qualifying in-state undergraduates. The big picture On Nov. 20, the UT System Board Of Regents approved a motion to infuse $35 million in immediate funds to help cover tui- tion costs for students with an annual gross household income of less than $100,000. How it works Students can begin applying for the new Promise Plus benefits in the fall 2025 semester. To qualify, students must be Texas residents and have a cumulative yearly household income of less than $125,000, depending on which institution the student is attending.
Student and school safety
Workforce development
Pre-kindergarten
Operations expenses
SOURCE: RICHARDSON ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What else? Per the documents, the district is also prioritiz- ing legislation that provides funding to address student needs and higher costs. Lastly, the district is asking for legislation to improve the state’s testing and accountability systems and legislation to address recruiting and retaining teachers.
Plano ISD breaks ground on career, tech center Plano ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Career and Technological Education Center at the corner of Alma Drive and West Park
Plano
next to Academy High School. The center will feature 17 programs and expand- ing opportunities for students, according to a news release from PISD. What’s next Construction on the CTE center is expected to finish before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
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Boulevard on Nov. 19. What you need to know
The 150,000 square-foot facility is expected to cost around $72.2 million, and will be funded by the district’s 2022 bond. The center will be located
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