Discuss and Consider Action to Approve GISD's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code §39.008 Presenter: Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools Description: Board approval is requested for GISD's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code §39.008, as established by Senate Bill 12.  The certification is in reference to the District's compliance with TEC

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3.D. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve GISD's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code §39.008 Presenter: Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools Description: Board approval is requested for GISD's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code §39.008, as established by Senate Bill 12.  The certification is in reference to the District's compliance with TEC §§11.005 regarding the prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) duties and §28.0022 regarding certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.  The certification must be approved by the Board and submitted electronically to the Texas Education Agency by September 30, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

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