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LEGISLATION, POLICY & GUIDELINES

  • 19 TAC Chapter 114. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Languages Other Than English

    According to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, advanced level language proficiency is necessary for college and career readiness. To that end, students should have uninterrupted, consistent access to early standards-based learning experiences in languages other than English. School districts are strongly encouraged to offer languages other than English in elementary, middle school and high school. 


  • HISD School Guidelines (2020-2021)

    The Houston Independent School District's (HISD) School Guidelines has been compiled by the Federal and State Compliance Department to provide school personnel an easily accessible reference to policies, regulations, and laws regarding all phases of student accounting. 

  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (2017)

    "Well-rounded education [...] means courses, activities, and programming in subjects such as [...] foreign language [...] and any other subject, as determined by the State or local educational agency, with the purpose of providing all students access to an enriched curriculum and educational experience." (Every Student Succeeds Act, Section 8002, (52))