Digital Learning in Texas

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Yesterday, Texas Senate Bill 1298 was voted out of the Senate Committee on Education and will move to the full Senate for consideration. If implemented, the policies this bill creates would be a huge step forward in advancing course choice and the customization of public education for Texas students.

Yesterday, Texas Senate Bill 1298 was voted out of the Senate Committee on Education and will move to the full Senate for consideration. If implemented, the policies this bill creates would be a huge step forward in advancing course choice and the customization of public education for Texas students.

Last month, Texas earned an overall C- on DLN’s Digital Learning Report Card, placing it 12th in the country when measuring state policy alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. This bill is part of an emerging trend we’re beginning to see across the country. States are creating clearinghouses where students can access high-quality courses. This leaves the content creation in the hands of the experts: institutions of higher education, traditional public schools and teachers, private providers, and other virtual schools.

SB 1298 contains several policies that would advance the 10 Elements in Texas, creating a more friendly environment for digital learning. Most notably, it would:

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