Katy ISD Trustees Approve District’s Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session

KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – During the October 28 Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved legislative priorities for the upcoming 89^th Texas Legislature, which begins in January.

The district will advocate for the following issues:

• Increase the Basic Allotment per student, to address inflation, and to support special education, safety, and career and technical education (CTE)
• Teacher recruitment and retention initiatives, to raise teacher salaries and address rising healthcare costs; and to implement legislative changes regarding behavioral issues in the classroom, administrative tasks, and core subjects
• STAAR assessment and accountability reform, to limit frequency, shift online testing to begin at 5^th grade, and provide alternatives for special education students

"These priorities reflect the voices and vision of our parents and community for Katy ISD schools," said Victor Perez, President of the Katy ISD Board of Trustees. "Our goal is to inform decision-making during the upcoming legislative session as lawmakers consider amendments and new bills that could affect our students, families, and teachers."

The district’s Legislative Priorities were informed by a community survey, alongside a series of Listening Circle forums in which Trustees and district leaders met with parents, community members, and students to identify state legislative issues impacting Katy ISD schools. Visit Katy ISD’s Governmental Relations webpage to learn more about how the district advocates for students and staff.

Katy ISD 2024 Board Listening Circles Photo Gallery

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