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Proposals
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Any individual may propose a change.
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6
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Standing Committees of
the Legislative Council
(summer public hearings)
All Standing Committees take place in Austin, Texas at
the UIL Office-1701 Manor Rd.
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Committees consider, refine, and
prepare for full council action.
Academics, Athletics, Policy, June
10, 2008
Music Date to be determined
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6
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Member School District
and Public Reaction
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Schools are notified of proposals in September.
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6
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Public Hearing*
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68th
Annual Legislative
Council Meeting
October 19 and 20, 2008
Public Hearing: 8:00 am, October 19
Austin, Texas
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6
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Standing Committees
Recommendations
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Committees
make recommendations on each proposal following the public hearings. |
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6
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Legislative Council Action
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1) Places proposal
on ballot;
2) Approves proposal for implementation; or
3) Rejects proposal.
28-member Council: 20 elected by superintendents within their region and
conference, 8 appointed by chair of Legislative Council.
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6
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Referendum Ballot
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Major rule changes that pass are
sent to school superintendents for vote. Superintendent has one vote for
each high school within that superintendent's ISD.
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6
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Commissioner of Education
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All
approved rule changes are submitted to the Commissioner of Education for
approval or disapproval. |
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6
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Implementation
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Generally, rules become effective the following school year.
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