The Education Legislative Oversight Committee voted unanimously to file a draft bill that would replace federal references in statute with a state-designed Performance-Based Accountability System, add comprehensive peer review and a two-year pilot, and set a schedule for implementation and rulemaking.

After a lengthy presentation and robust public comment criticizing contract terms, metrics and use of EDC funds, the council voted to postpone consideration of a multi‑year EDC funding commitment for the Generator startup accelerator to Nov. 9 for more detail and contract review.

District leaders presented PACT, a five-year special education plan centered on IEP quality and year‑by‑year actions; staff said the first formal board report is planned for December and family surveys and a PAC council will monitor progress.

Superintendent Dr. Craig Cuellar set a district goal to be a B-rated district next year and described the System of Great Schools transformation approach, citing large reductions in D/F campuses and identifying five campuses receiving targeted supports.

City Administrator introduces LEAP initiative aimed at enhancing internal organizational performance.

Employers must provide written quota descriptions to employees by August 1, 2026.

Lawmakers amended House File 2547 to add a Board of Regents reporting requirement and then passed the bill strengthening career and technical education alignment and performance reporting; amendment H8014 passed 61–29 and the bill passed by a large majority.

District leaders presented preliminary spring 2026 results showing growth across STAR assessments, record AP enrollment and dual‑credit gains; CCMR rose from 95% to 97% for the class of 2025 and the district is projected to earn a B (~82) with more campuses rated A/B than the prior year.