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A status report on House Bill 3: Special Education Funding
ATPE is taking a look at implementation of key elements of last session's House Bill 3, including funding for special education.
By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/31/2020
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A status report on House Bill 3: Educator Employment, Certification, and Training
ATPE is taking a look at implementation of key elements of last session's House Bill 3, including provisions affecting the education profession.
By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/30/2020
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A status report on House Bill 3: Educator Compensation
ATPE is taking a look at implementation of key elements of last session's House Bill 3, including educator compensation provisions.
By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/29/2020
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Teach the Vote’s Holiday Week in Review for Dec. 23, 2020
ATPE Governmental Relations shares an update on significant education news developments this week at the state and federal level.
By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 12/23/2020
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Congress passed a coronavirus relief bill that the president may not sign
Congress finally passed a coronavirus relief package after months of negotiations. Will the president sign it into law?
By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 12/23/2020
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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Dec. 18, 2020
This week's education news highlights from the ATPE Governmental Relations team for Dec. 18, 2020.
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/18/2020
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Governor Abbott discusses vaccine distribution in Texas
The governor discussed COVID-19 vaccines at a morning press conference, expressing hope that teachers will be vaccinated early.
By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 12/17/2020
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ATPE urges Congress to extend federal COVID-19-related paid leave benefits into 2021
The conditions that necessitated paid sick and family medical leave extensions as part of COVID-19 relief continue to exist, even with potential vaccine arrival.
By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 12/17/2020
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TEA seeks nominations for School Librarian and Reading Specialist advisory committees
Educators on two advisory committees will advise state regulators on certification standards for School Librarians and Reading Specialists.
By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 12/16/2020
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