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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for GRAND PRAIRIE ISD and found 7 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Presentation on Lessons Implementing Senate Bill 9
The district will present on lessons developed for elementary and secondary students to comply with Senate Bill 9, a major state law governing curriculum on civics and controversial topics. This is a direct look at how the district is translating state curriculum mandates into classroom content.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: This is a high-priority item. Retrieve the presentation and any sample lessons for item 5.G to analyze the district’s implementation of state curriculum law SB 9.
Policy Lever: State Curriculum Mandate
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Update on State Law Implementation for Health Services
The district will present an update on its implementation of a state law, identified as Senate Bill 12, related to health services. This action shows how the district is interpreting and applying state-level health mandates, which may impact parental notification or consent.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the presentation for item 5.B to understand how the district is implementing Senate Bill 12 for health services and add the district to the state implementation tracker.
Policy Lever: State Law Implementation
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Update on State Law Implementation for Counseling
The district will present an update on its implementation of a state law, identified as Senate Bill 12, related to counseling services. This action is a key indicator of how the district is handling state requirements that may govern parental consent for counseling or student mental health programs.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the presentation for item 5.C to analyze the district’s implementation of Senate Bill 12 for counseling services, focusing on parental rights provisions.
Policy Lever: State Law Implementation
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Review of School Health Advisory Committee Bylaws
The committee will review its duties and bylaws under item 5.A. The specific changes are not detailed in the agenda, which could affect the committee’s scope, membership, or parental involvement in health-related policy recommendations.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the proposed SHAC bylaws referenced in item 5.A from the official agenda link to review any changes to committee authority or parental representation before the vote.
Policy Lever: Committee Authority
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Update on District Bullying Prevention Programs
The Student Mental Health and Grants Programs Manager will provide an update on bullying prevention. The content of this update could signal changes in student discipline policy, such as a shift toward restorative practices, or new definitions of bullying.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the presentation for item 5.F to check for any proposed changes to student discipline policy or definitions of bullying.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy
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Update on Family and Community Engagement
The Director of Family & Community Engagement will provide an update on related programs. The content is unspecified and could include routine outreach or the introduction of programs based on DEI or SEL frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the presentation for item 5.H to identify the specific programs and initiatives being presented under the ‘Family & Community Engagement’ banner.
Policy Lever: District Programming
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Presentation on Fentanyl Awareness Initiatives
The district’s Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention Advisor will present on Fentanyl Awareness and Red Ribbon Week. This indicates the district is addressing the fentanyl crisis, a key public safety issue.
Policy Use
WATCH: Note the district is addressing fentanyl awareness under item 5.E. Re-evaluate when specific curriculum or policy is proposed.
Policy Lever: Substance Abuse Prevention
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