Sec. 28.0027. DISTRICT CURRICULUM SCOPE AND SEQUENCE. (a) In adopting a recommended or designated scope and sequence for a subject in the required curriculum under Section 28.002(a) in a particular grade level, a school district shall ensure sufficient time is provided for teachers to teach and students to learn the essential knowledge and skills for that subject and grade level.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a school district may not penalize a teacher who does not follow a recommended or designated scope and sequence for a subject in the required curriculum under Section 28.002(a) in a particular grade level based on the teacher's determination that the teacher's students need more or less time in a specific area to demonstrate proficiency in the essential knowledge and skills for that subject and grade level.
(c) A school district may take appropriate action with respect to a teacher for conduct described by Subsection (b) based on documented evidence of a deficiency in classroom instruction obtained through observation or substantiated and documented third-party information.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1324 (H.B. 4310), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 28 - Courses of Study; Advancement
Subchapter A. Essential Knowledge and Skills; Curriculum
Section 28.002. Required Curriculum
Section 28.0021. Personal Financial Literacy
Section 28.0022. Certain Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions
Section 28.0023. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Instruction
Section 28.0024. School-Based Savings Program
Section 28.0027. District Curriculum Scope and Sequence
Section 28.003. Educational Program Access
Section 28.004. Local School Health Advisory Council and Health Education Instruction
Section 28.005. Language of Instruction
Section 28.0051. Dual Language Immersion Program
Section 28.006. Reading Diagnosis
Section 28.0062. Reading Standards for Kindergarten Through Third Grade
Section 28.007. Mathematics Diagnosis
Section 28.008. Advancement of College Readiness in Curriculum
Section 28.009. College Credit Program
Section 28.010. Notification Regarding College Credit and Work-Based Education Programs
Section 28.012. Instruction on Interaction With Law Enforcement
Section 28.013. Nature Science Curriculum Project
Section 28.014. College Preparatory Courses
Section 28.016. Instruction in High School, College, and Career Preparation
Section 28.017. Instruction on Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking