What we reported

The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has called on the state Legislature to implement a number of changes, such as overhauling the school funding system, reducing standardized testing in schools, and providing the funds necessary to comply with state mandates.

The latest

With the Texas Legislature slated to meet in January, FBISD is gearing up to monitor developments and implement previously approved initiatives like school cameras in the classroom.

What’s next 

The district has received seven requests to install cameras in special education classrooms after Senate Bill 507 required schools to honor such requests from parents, Chief Financial Officer Steve Bassett said. Money to install those cameras and maintain them will be a new expense. This year will see the district continue its pursuit of attaining status as a District of Innovation, a state designation affording a school district more local control in certain policymaking areas.