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Navigating Medical Certifications: Authorized Healthcare Providers …

WEBUnder the FMLA, a healthcare provider includes professionals authorized to practice in the state and performing within the scope of their practice. The authorized …

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Students and What Schools Can Do

WEBThe exposure to traumatic events and the mental illness that can be associated with these events often spill out into children’s education experience. According to the American …

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Districts Look for Ways to Address Student Mental Health

WEBStaffing and Resource Challenges. One of the biggest obstacles to providing mental health resources in schools is inadequate staffing. The Texas Education Agency recommends …

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A Beginner’s Guide to SHARS TASB

WEBStep 1: Enroll as a SHARS Provider. Districts must enroll with the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) online. It can take between three to nine …

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School Health and Related Services (SHARS) FAQ TASB

WEBTexas school districts can get reimbursed for some of the special education services they provide by participating in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program. …

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What Districts Need to Know about Leaving (or Joining) TRS …

WEBSenate Bill (SB) 1444 allows school districts to enter or leave the state’s health insurance program, TRS-ActiveCare. How to. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Save to Favorites. …

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5 Strategies for Helping School Employees Cope with Stress

WEBTeachers cite burnout, stress, and anxiety as top reasons for leaving their jobs. Find out how to help school employees cope with mental health issues.

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Districts Consider Leaving TRS-ActiveCare TASB

WEBIn April, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the allocation of $435 million in CARES Act funding to help keep TRS-ActiveCare rates flat for the 2022-23 school year. That money was in …

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Student Health and Wellness TASB

WEBUse this FFA (LOCAL) Wellness Policy worksheet (docx) to help the district’s school health advisory council (SHAC) draft a wellness policy. Send the completed worksheet to your …

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The Cognitive Benefits of Teaching TASB

WEBThe Cognitive Benefits of Teaching. A recent study revealed the cognitive advantages for teachers and other individuals engaged in careers demanding high cognitive and …

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Improvements in Counselor-to-Student Ratios TASB

WEBNationally, the ratio improved by more than 5 percent, with schools providing one counselor to 385 students in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 408 students per counselor the …

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5 Things Districts Need to Know about Section 125 (Cafeteria) Plans

WEBSection 125 of the Internal Revenue Code allows employees to purchase certain insurance pre-tax. This is called a cafeteria plan because it works like a cafeteria lunchroom—you …

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Coordinating and Reporting Workers' Compensation Absences

WEBThis session explains the interaction between workers’ compensation and leave benefits and illustrate how these programs impact pay, health insurance premium contributions, …

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TRS Releases 2022 Annual Health Benefits Report TASB

WEBTASB HR Services supports HR leadership in Texas schools through membership offerings in specialized training, consulting, and other services. The Teacher Retirement System …

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Healthcare Options for Texas School Districts: Your Questions …

WEBTailored specifically to Texas school districts, including those who have opted out of TRS Active Care, this free, one-hour webinar aims to offer clarity and …

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Infertility Treatment and FMLA TASB

WEBAbsences for infertility treatment meeting the criteria of the definition of a serious medical condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations may be counted …

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5 Steps for Managing Workers’ Compensation Absences TASB

WEBThe Steps. Following are five action items districts and colleges can implement to aid in managing workers’ compensation absences. 1. Ensure leave and workers’ …

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7 Ways Districts Can Make the Most of Every Dollar TASB

WEB7 Ways Districts Can Make the Most of Every Dollar. Tuesday, August 30, 2022. By: Sylvia Wood. Save to Favorites. One of the most important accomplishments for school boards …

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FAQ on the SHAC and the Adoption of Instructional Materials

WEBFAQ. Save to Favorites. This article answers frequently asked questions about the responsibilities of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and the adoption of …

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