HOUSE BILL 5 UPDATE

Presented by: Education Service Center Region 11

January 23, 2014

HB5 Key Provisions

Graduation Assessment Other Provisions

District Self-Evaluations Reporting Implications

Accountability

General Overview

HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for: Endorsements; Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or Performance Acknowledgements.

This becomes effective with 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 will have the option of transitioning to this graduation program.

Graduation Overview

22-credit Foundation Program 17 specified credits + 5 electives

26-credit Endorsements 19 specified credits + 7 electives

26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement 19 specified credits, including Algebra

II + 7 electives For ANY student:

Performance Acknowledgements

Proceedings

September 17 - Public Hearing September 18 - SBOE Discussion of HB 5

Rules November - First reading and filing

authorization December – Official Public Comment

Period January 2014 (last week)

SBOE Board Meeting Earliest possible vote for final adoption of rules

Anticipated Timelines

Students beginning high school in 2014-2015 must complete the requirements of the new graduation program.

Students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 will have the choice to complete their current (MHSP, RHSP, or DAP) graduation program or to transition to the new Foundation High School Program.

Foundation High School ProgramEligible for general admission to institutions of higher education

Foundation Curriculum Enrichment CurriculumEnglish Language Arts (4 credits)• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course*

Physical Education• One credit• Some exceptions

Mathematics (3 credits)• Algebra I• Geometry• Advanced Mathematics Course*

Languages Other Than English• Two credits in the same language• Substitution for computer programming

languages**• Some exceptions*

Science (3 credits)• Biology• 2 Advanced Science Course*

Fine Arts• One credit

Social Studies (3 credits)• U.S. History• U.S. Government (1/2 credit)• Economics (1/2 credit)• World Geography, or World History, or

Combined World Geography/World History**

Electives• Five credits

Total: 22 credits*TBD by SBOE

**Course does not yet exist

Course has a required EOC assessment

Endorsements

Upon entering 9th grade, a student must indicate (in writing) an endorsement he/she intends to earn.

Student must be allowed to choose a different endorsement at any time. STEM (science, technology, engineering and

mathematics) Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

Endorsements – 26 credits

A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: Curriculum requirements for the

endorsement (TBD by SBOE) 4 credits in mathematics 4 credits in science 2 additional elective credits

26 credits total

EndorsementsEndorsement Includes courses following

sequences in:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

• Health Science• Technology• Computer science• Engineering• Advanced math• Advanced science

Business and Industry • Agriculture, food, and Natural Resources• Architecture and Constructions• Arts, Audio/Video Technology and communications• Business management and administration• Finance• Hospitality and Tourism• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Marketing• Transportation, distribution, and Logistics• Advanced Broadcast Journalism• Newspaper• Public speaking• Debate

Public Services • Education and training• Government and Public Administration• Human Services• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security• JROTC

Arts and Humanities • World languages• Social Studies• American Sign Language • Fine arts

Multidisciplinary Studies • Advanced courses in one or more endorsement area• Four Foundation Subject Areas• AP or IB courses

Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)Eligible for general admission to institutions of higher educationFoundation Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum

English Language Arts (4 credits)• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course*

Physical Education• One credit• Some exceptions

Mathematics (4 credits)• Algebra I• Geometry• 2 Advanced Mathematics Courses*

Languages Other Than English• Two credits in the same language• Substitution for computer programming

languages**• Exceptions exist*

Science (4 credits)• Biology• 3 Advanced Science Courses*

Fine Arts• One credit

Social Studies (3 credits)• U.S. History• U.S. Government (1/2 credit)• Economics (1/2 credit)• World Geography, or World History, or

Combined World Geography/World History**

Electives• Seven credits

Total: 26 credits including the completion of at least one endorsement *TBD by SBOE

**Course does not yet exist

Course has a required EOC assessment

Endorsements

Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.

A school district that offers only one endorsement curriculum must offer the multidisciplinary studies endorsement curriculum.

Graduation without an Endorsement

A student can graduate under the Foundation Program without an endorsement if, after his/her sophomore year: The student and the parent are advised by

the counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and

The student’s parent files with the school counselor written permission (on a TEA developed form) allowing the student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement.

Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by completing: 4 credits in mathematics, which must

include Algebra II; 4 credits in Science; The remaining curriculum requirements;

and The curriculum endorsements for at least

one endorsement (TBD by SBOE).

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to institutions of higher education.

Foundation High School Program with Distinguished Level of AchievementEligible for automatic admission to institutions of higher educationFoundation Curriculum Enrichment CurriculumEnglish Language Arts (4 credits)• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course*

Physical Education• One credit• Some exceptions

Mathematics (4 credits)• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II• Advanced Mathematics Course*

Languages Other Than English• Two credits in the same language• Substitution for computer programming

languages**• Exceptions exist*

Science (4 credits)• Biology• 3 Advanced Science Courses*

Fine Arts• One credit

Social Studies (3 credits)• U.S. History• U.S. Government (1/2 credit)• Economics (1/2 credit)• World Geography, or World History, or

Combined World Geography/World History**

Electives• Seven credits

Total: 26 credits including the completion of at least one endorsement

*TBD by SBOE

**Course does not yet exist

Course has a required EOC assessment

Performance Acknowledgements

Any student may earn a performance acknowledgement (requirements determined by SBOE): For outstanding performance

In a dual credit course In bilingualism and biliteracy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT

For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Notes

Students could graduate under the Foundation High School Program without earning an Endorsement, Distinguished Level of Achievement, or Performance Acknowledgements.

Reminders: There must be written parental permission on file to allow

graduation under the Foundation High School Program without any endorsements.

These students are eligible for general admission (not automatic admission) into an institution of higher education.

College Preparatory Courses 2013-2014

Districts must partner with at least one IHE to develop college prep courses in math and ELA for 12th grade students who do not meet college readiness standards or whose performance indicates they are not ready to perform entry-level college coursework.

District must, in consultation with the IHE, develop or purchase materials for these courses.

Note that the courses will now be developed by the district and IHE, not SBOE.

College Preparatory Courses Effective 2013-2014 (with courses to be

provided no later than 2014-2015)

High school faculty and IHE faculty must meet regularly as necessary to ensure courses are aligned with college readiness expectations.

Authority is given to Commissioner to adopt rules governing this.

College Preparatory Courses Effective 2014-2015

College prep courses must be in place.

These courses are to be provided at the high school or through distance learning/online and may count as an advanced ELA or math course under foundation program, or a dual credit course.

College Preparatory Courses Effective 2014-2015

College Preparatory Courses: May be offered for dual credit (at the discretion

of the IHE) Provide TSI exemption with IHE partner

College Preparatory Courses Effective 2013-2014 (with courses to be

provided no later than 2014-2015)

Districts must provide notice to eligible students and parents regarding benefits of enrolling in these courses

College Preparatory Courses Mathematics courses:

May be allowed to count as an Advanced Math under the Foundation Program

May be offered for dual credit (at the discretion of the IHE)

Districts must offer Algebra II to each student (effective 2014-2015).

EOC Exams25

Effective Immediately 5 required EOC exams

English I & English II Reading and Writing combined by Spring 2014

Algebra I U.S. History Biology

Spring 2016 2 optional EOC exams administered

Algebra II English III

Applies to students who enter grade 9 in 2011-2012 and thereafter

EOC Scores

Effective 2013-2014

Eliminates: Cumulative score Minimum score 15% rule

Disallows use of EOC scores in determining class rank

Unlikely to Pass EOC

Effective 2013-2014

If a student is determined unlikely to pass an EOC at the end of 11th grade, the district must enroll the student in a college prep course.

TSI to Satisfy EOC

Effective 2013-2014

A student enrolled in a college prep course who meets the TSI college readiness benchmark satisfies the applicable EOC. It is unclear at this time to which EOC assessments this would apply to.

Accelerated Instruction

Effective Immediately

Accelerated instruction: Must be provided each time any student

fails a state assessment; May require participation of the student at

times outside of normal school hours/days; Must provide transportation if outside the

school day; Must be free; and Must be administered prior to the next

scheduled assessment.

Benchmarks

Effective 2013-2014

No more than 2 benchmarks can be administered per corresponding state test. A district benchmark is a district required benchmark

assessment instrument designed to prepare students for a corresponding state-administered assessment instrument.

The statue specifically excludes College Prep exams and classrooms teacher exams.

Students with special needs: In accordance with Commissioners Rule, a parent may request additional benchmarks be administered for their child.

District Evaluation of PerformanceEffective 2013-2014

The district must evaluate (at each campus): Fine arts; Wellness and physical education; Community and parental involvement; The 21st Century Workforce Development

program; The second language acquisition program; The digital learning environment; Dropout prevention strategies; and Educational programs for GT students.

Academic Distinctions Districts and Campuses

Percentages of students: Meeting college readiness standards Earning nationally recognized

business/industry certification Completing coherent course sequence in

CTE Completing dual credit Meeting college readiness on SAT, ACT,

PSAT, ACT-Plan Receiving college credit from AP or IB exam

Accountability Indicators

Percentage of students that satisfy Texas Success Initiative college readiness Reading, writing or math

Number of students earning: 12 hours postsecondary credit 30 hours of postsecondary credit An associates degree Industry certification

Resources

Texas Education Agency (TEA) http://

www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149

Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)