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TEA asks committee to delay action on seven innovative courses; public urges renewal of American Indian/Native Studies
Summary
The Texas Education Agency requested more time to review seven innovative‑course renewals for suitability; public commenters urged immediate renewal of the American Indian/Native Studies course. The committee agreed to delay action to the June meeting and discussed a possible special meeting to prioritize the American Indian course.
The Texas Education Agency told the instruction committee it cannot yet assure the board that seven submitted innovative courses meet the board’s suitability rubric and statutory requirements, and the agency requested that the committee take no final action at this meeting. Dozens of public speakers urged the committee to renew the innovative American Indian and Native Studies course immediately.
TEA staff said that, historically, applicants submitted both recommended student expectations and suggested course materials but the agency had not fully evaluated the submitted materials against the board’s newly adopted suitability rubric. “We cannot provide an…
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