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Lake Dallas ISD board approves legislative priorities for 89th Texas Legislature
Summary
The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Oct. 21 approved a set of legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature — including school finance reform, increased safety funding and accountability changes — by a 7–0 vote.
The Lake Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a set of legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature during its Oct. 21 meeting. The priorities, presented by Superintendent Dr. Kristin N. Brown, include school finance reform, increased funding for safety and security, revisions to testing and accountability, and measures to preserve local control. Trustee Aaron Appleby moved to approve the package and Trustee Scott Baird seconded; the motion passed 7–0.
Board leaders said the priorities are intended to guide district advocacy at the state level. The package lists specific goals: increase funds for safety and security, revise accountability to reflect student growth, reduce testing burdens on students, adopt measures to reduce recapture burdens through early payment discounts, and oppose certain state outreach efforts. The board recorded approval without amendment and will use the priorities in meetings with lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session.
