What we reported KISD’s Legislative Priorities Advisory Committee presented its official recommendations to the district’s board of trustees at the start of the year. Top priorities include increased funding for state mandates, equitable accountability and transparency for all state-funded schools, streamlined Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills—also known as TEKS—and the removal of the state’s 8.5 percent cap for students receiving special education services.

The latest KISD and the advisory committee have been working with legislators since the session began Jan. 10.

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 10 things to look for in 2017 here.