Advocacy Guides and Toolkits

TCEA 2025
Legislative Priorities

TCEA is dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the use of technology.

Artificial Intelligence

Support guidelines and standards for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings to ensure ethical, equitable, and transparent practices that prioritize student well-being, data privacy, and educational integrity.

Broadband

Support Broadband Development Across Texas:

• Advocate for the implementation and expansion of broadband-related programs specifically designed to enhance connectivity in school districts.
• Ensure that all school districts, including those in rural and underserved areas, have access to reliable high-speed internet.
• Encourage collaboration between public entities and private sector partners to accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure, ensuring every student has equitable access to digital resources.

Digital Learning

K-8 Technology Applications:

• Safeguard the implementation of technology applications in K-8 curriculum, ensuring that foundational technology skills are integrated into early education.

Professional Development for Blended Learning:

• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to effectively integrate technology and blended learning strategies into their classrooms.
• Equip educators with the skills needed to utilize digital tools and platforms to enhance student learning experiences.
• Focus on the latest advancements in educational technology and best practices for incorporating these tools into teaching and learning.

Support Reasonable and Effective Uses for Electronic Devices:

• Promote policies that encourage the responsible and effective use of electronic devices in educational settings.
• Provide guidelines and resources to help educators integrate electronic devices in a way that enhances learning while minimizing distractions.

Virtual Learning

Support Full-Time Virtual Learning Options:

• Advocate for the continuation of policies that allow school districts to offer full-time virtual learning options for students.
• Ensure that virtual learning programs are well-funded and maintain high standards of quality, including micro-credentialing for educators.

Cybersecurity and Technology Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Training for School District Employees:

• Ensure that educators are equipped to recognize and respond to cybersecurity threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the integrity of school networks.

Continued Funding for Cybersecurity and Technology Infrastructure:

• Advocate for ongoing funding through the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative to support the acquisition and maintenance of cybersecurity and other technology-related equipment.
• Prioritize investments in infrastructure that enhance the security and efficiency of school district technology systems.