What is House Bill 3? by Dr. Cathy Coker In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature overhauled the school finance system as part of House Bill 3 (HB 3). The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is a key part of House Bill 3, dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and retaining highly effective teachers in all schools, with particular emphasis on high-needs and rural schools. That is not how this allotment is being used. Why do we have to prove ourselves to get better pay? HB 3, is a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) that was established with a stated goal of a six-figure salary for teachers. TIA allotment funds help Texas school systems reward, retain and recruit highly effective teachers. This is only part of how we qualify for this allotment. •
Districts will determine how to measure a teacher’s impact on student performance.
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Districts could consider using measures such as pre- and post-tests, value-added measures, portfolios, and student learning objectives, or other standardized test results.
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Guidance on Student Growth in T-TESS provides a description of suggested student growth measures.
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Teachers Making a Difference | Issue 3, October 2022
