Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R) announced the formation of a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, tasked with issues concerning K-12 students in Texas.
that a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment would be formed.
"This committee will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Texas," Phelan said in a press release. "[This will ensure] that our students have equal access to quality education while simultaneously supporting our dedicated educators and institutions." The committee will be tasked with issues that affect K-12 students in Texas, specifically with those surrounding educational opportunities, quality and access. It will also make recommendations for supporting educators and educational institutions, and it aims to address modernizing assessments and accountability measures for K-12 schools.Brad Buckley , Chair
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