HB 97 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school attendance requirements for students diagnosed with or undergoing related treatment for severe or life-threatening illnesses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|RILEY'S RULE
HB 725 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|JACE'S LAW|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 823 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the qualifications for designation as a dropout recovery school.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to adjustment of the average daily attendance for school districts providing additional half-day instruction for certain students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact and feasibility of adopting average daily membership when determining the entitlement of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school or public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
HB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the fast and hypersonic growth allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district and open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a highly contagious communicable disease health and safety plan prepared by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a requirement that public schools issue student identification cards to high school students.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3092 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools during the 2020-2021 school year, including the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations, the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the calculation of average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COVID-19|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard possession order and alternative possession times in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3557 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 3805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 3861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|TASK FORCE TO STUDY SCHOOL DAY START TIMES
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 4117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, the establishment of a COVID-19 learning loss and student acceleration pilot program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for tutoring services programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, GinaSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to student enrollment in certain special-purpose districts and the allotment under the public school finance system for those districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 4262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the inclusion of certain chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 4273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district due to a disaster that disrupts in-person attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the recording of a public school student's admission, review, and dismissal committee meeting.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 4407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 4452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INTERNET
SB 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to obtain a driver's license or learner license.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students to a school district offering in-person instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the qualifications for designation as a dropout recovery school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
SB 1522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1793 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1798 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to adjustment of the average daily attendance for school districts providing additional half-day instruction for certain students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1799 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
BROADBAND NETWORKS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|GIFTS & DONATIONS|INTERNET
SB 1862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|Minors--Health & Safety|STUDENTS RESIDING IN TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, TASK FORCE ON
SB 1964 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2023 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for certain tutoring services programs.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2081 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2082 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Family--Parent & Child|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 256 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to virtual instruction at a public school and the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses.
Filed
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 30 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual instruction and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, certain requirements for certification as a teacher for virtual instruction only, and the allotment for special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTERNET
HB 82 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 127 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting face covering mandates for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 129 87-2 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INFORMED CONSENT
HB 141 87-2 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting face covering mandates for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Family--Parent & Child|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 164 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 172 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTERNET
HB 175 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a requirement that a public school student receive a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 178 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods.
Filed
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 184 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to excused absences from public school caused by circumstances arising out of a statewide or local disaster.
Filed
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 86 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Co-author authorized
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Management Relations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 74 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Family--Parent & Child|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 114 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
Filed
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 126 87-3 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 131 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.
Filed
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 135 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance of a school district for the 2021-2022 school year.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--General|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 171 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 38 87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Filed
COVID-19|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 51 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Elections--School District|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LITERACY|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--School District|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain information regarding prekindergarten programs provided by or on behalf of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the attendance calculation for elementary grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 330 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of truancy masters for Bell County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
BELL COUNTY|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|MASTERS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LITERACY|TRUANCY
HB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of posthumous high school diplomas to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the prohibition of student instruction while a school campus is a polling place.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--General
HB 1490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the time at which instruction may begin in public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Safety
HB 2030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain students as students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Crimes--Juvenile|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school reporting of certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to admission of certain students to an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the offense of contributing to truancy by a parent; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
COMMUNITY SERVICE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 2390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration
HB 2515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 2526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to criteria for admission of certain students into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Homestead
HB 2572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies and the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument and to establishing a pilot program to develop a portfolio method to assess student performance in those courses.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 2621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter school admission procedures and reporting requirements for certain admission information.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
HB 3452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools for purposes of the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report regarding school district size and school district cost and academic effectiveness.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 4068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4324 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the submission and use of electronic student records in the electronic student records system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HCR 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 109.
Filed with the Secretary of State
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|Resolutions--Corrective
HCR 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Filed with the Secretary of State
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Corrective|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--School District
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 36 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements for certain students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district or open-enrollment charter school financial information on certain districts' or schools' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special accreditation investigations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to class size limits and student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the circumstances under which a school district is required to provide air-conditioned transportation for students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a behavior improvement plan imposed as a public school truancy prevention measure.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
SB 1441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board comparing postsecondary educational outcomes for certain traditional and nontraditional students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Interim Studies
SB 1652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits and the calculation of average daily attendance for those students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 1679 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to applicability of educator certification and class size requirements to open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain students as students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Crimes--Juvenile|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 2012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of truancy masters for Bell County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
BELL COUNTY|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
SB 2107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools for purposes of the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions
SB 2361 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to an educational module certificate requirement for certain immunization exemptions; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 196 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Taxation--Sales
HB 710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
HB 1124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 1261 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 1270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans
HB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from the administration of a final examination.
House: Public Education
Transferred to Calendars Committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to enrollment in public schools by a child without a parent, guardian, or other person with legal control of the child under a court order.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1690 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to evaluating the performance of public school districts and campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1731 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the inclusion of students receiving treatment in a residential facility in the determination of dropout rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1865 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration
HB 2518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2519 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2955 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a waiver for a school district from state requirements that hinder the district's ability to effectively compete with charter or private schools.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 2972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the exemption of the absence from school of a student with a chronic or debilitating illness or condition from the calculation of student attendance for purposes of school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3014 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 3365 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to criteria for admission of students into public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--School District
HB 3427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to enrollment of a student in a prekindergarten program offered by a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the entitlement of a public school student to transfer to a public school campus with a higher overall performance rating under the school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 484 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 607 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans
SB 724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 727 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
SB 776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Hospitals|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Religion
SB 1134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school in a district of innovation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1173 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to evaluation of public school performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Minors--General
SB 1247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
SB 1280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the minimum amount of student instruction required to be provided by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 1561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Interim Studies
SB 1650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1660 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
CONSERVATORSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2052 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 2084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for public school students in blended learning programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2089 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the average daily attendance calculation for students over 18 years of age who are in an off home campus instructional arrangement.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 140 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 210 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 264 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 325 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to including students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Filed
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Hospitals|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 49 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to limits on the size of certain classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Aliens|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 93 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--Municipal|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control|TRUANCY
HB 110 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the punishment by confinement for contempt of court for failure to obey a court order related to truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to information printed by school districts on high school diplomas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Taxation--Sales
HB 228 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 297 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 355 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate class size limits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 379 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the failure to attend school for part of a day.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 516 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 596 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 697 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the waiver of fines, fees, and court costs imposed on a student convicted of truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
BORDER|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GULF OF MEXICO|MEXICO|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Parent & Child
HB 879 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1067 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES|Taxation--Sales
HB 1359 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SUPREME COURT|TRUANCY
HB 1365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SUPREME COURT|TRUANCY
HB 1366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to student eligibility for Foundation School Program benefits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to public school interventions for truancy and eliminating a criminal penalty and authorizing a civil penalty for truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 1571 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to notice of the right to employ counsel in truancy proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 1664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from a final examination.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to dismissal of charges of failure to attend school or parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 1765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 1850 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 2006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to exemptions from immunization requirements for public school students and students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2025 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|SAN GABRIEL RIVER
HB 2105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to parental notice on enrollment in a public school of a student who is not immunized.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--General|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration
HB 2217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2268 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to expunction of convictions and records in failure to attend school cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 2325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the permissible wealth per student of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 2326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2377 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the ability of a student who lived out of state in the preceding school year to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2397 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school interventions and procedures for truancy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PEACE OFFICERS|TRUANCY
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|CURFEWS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Ethics|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|TRUANCY
HB 2421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a study and report on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the provision of educational services to certain students receiving treatment at a day treatment center and to the consideration of those students for purposes of accountability and calculating average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 2632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to removing a criminal penalty and authorizing a civil penalty for truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 2660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in an optional flexible school day program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 2843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring certain school districts to offer district-funded or tuition-supported prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2928 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to enrollment in public schools by a child without a parent, guardian, or other person with legal control of the child under a court order.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--General
HB 3262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 3331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the state virtual school network, including student eligibility, course provider eligibility, and funding for certain providers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the placement of a student who is a moderate or high risk sex offender in a juvenile justice alternative education program or a disciplinary alternative education program with certain monitoring requirements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a requirement that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify the Texas Education Agency of student deaths.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3955 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to an optional bad weather policy for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 49 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SUPREME COURT|TRUANCY
SB 266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 285 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRUANCY
SB 296 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES|Taxation--Sales
SB 298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 395 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
BORDER|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GULF OF MEXICO|MEXICO
SB 453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to minimum scores required for public school students to receive credit by an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 560 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SUPREME COURT|TRUANCY
SB 605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the method of determining the average daily attendance in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STATE CENTER FOR|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1055 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
SB 1434 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to counting time spent by students participating in certain approved off-campus instructional programs in calculation of the average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 1494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the educational needs of homeless students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HOMELESS
SB 1543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the admission of undergraduate students with nontraditional secondary education to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1578 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the first and last days of instruction and the number of hours in a school day at a public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain court costs to the truancy prevention and diversion fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control|TRUANCY
SB 2062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to authorizing certain charter holders to provide combined services for certain adult and high school dropout recovery programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 202 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 354 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to training for school district liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CONSERVATORSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Human Services--Child Services
HB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the aggregation of data in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) regarding public school students in foster care.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE
HB 525 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans
HB 573 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 669 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 904 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 1021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1022 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1122 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1132 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1479 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing a committee in certain counties to recommend a uniform truancy policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1865 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--Primaries
HB 1990 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to including certain home-schooled students in the average daily attendance of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
HB 2004 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students and to the consideration of the performance of certain students on state assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Aliens|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2058 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of a high school equivalency examination.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 2108 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2137 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to eligibility of certain persons for enrollment in school district summer school courses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to public school student identification numbers and related reporting requirements for school districts.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 2581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to consideration of certain open-enrollment charter school graduates for accountability purposes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2666 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|Taxation--Sales
HB 2711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to an exemption from compulsory public school attendance for children who have completed grade 10 and are attending an institution of higher education or a trade school or are employed as an apprentice.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the number of student absences that constitute a failure to attend school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3003 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to school district programs to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the licensing of minors to operate a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the requirements for screenings to detect vision and hearing disorders in public or private preschools and schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EYECARE & VISION|HEARING DISORDERS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 3907 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to consideration of certain graduates and dropouts in evaluation of school districts, campuses, and open-enrollment charter schools for accountability purposes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 48 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 75 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 76 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 260 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent, stepparent, or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
SB 308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans
SB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Aliens|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 681 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to training for school district and open-enrollment charter school liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CONSERVATORSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Human Services--Child Services
SB 833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the collection of data through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) as to the foster care status of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE
SB 860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1054 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1124 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain offenses relevant to maintaining public school discipline.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 1127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools, including schools designated as dropout recovery schools and residential facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
SB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the provision of credit by examination for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to attendance at and completion of high school by students who are in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CONSERVATORSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
SB 1419 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to funding for juvenile case managers through certain court costs and to the establishment of the truancy prevention and diversion fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1538 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
SB 1775 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to school campus information, student transfers, and the public education grant program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|INTERNET|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 47 83-1 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school.
Filed
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 12 83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 22 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Open Records
HB 196 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to requiring certain students leaving public school to provide documentation necessary to ensure an accurate calculation of dropout rates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
HB 235 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in school districts in which a certain percentage of the students are military dependents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 253 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the protection of children by ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, ensuring that births are reported, and prosecuting the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
BIGAMY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Marriage Relationship|Health--General
HB 271 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a study on effective methods for high school dropout prevention.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a study of and report on public and private after-school programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 370 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 400 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public Education
Postponed
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District|Taxation--School District
HB 459 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to temporary limitations on the total amount of tuition charged to a student by a four-year public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing justice, municipal, and juvenile courts to obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements and suspend driver's licenses or permits for failure to comply.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 734 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
Courts--County & Statutory|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MAGISTRATES|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 742 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FOOD|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety|SIGNS
HB 761 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 826 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to facilitating the enrollment in or transfer to a public school district of a student in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
CONSERVATORSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Human Services--Child Services
HB 984 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to agreements between neighboring municipalities regarding jurisdiction of cases in municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Animals|City Government--General|Courts--Municipal|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a waiver for certain school districts from first day of instruction requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|Education--School Districts
HB 1216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to required attendance at a dropout prevention seminar by a student older than the age of compulsory school attendance who intends to drop out of school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1311 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1326 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 1350 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1359 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1516 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of enlisting in the armed services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans
HB 1555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1786 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the availability of certain information concerning dropout prevention on a district's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
HB 1834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to elimination of certain requirements for increasing community awareness of prekindergarten programs offered by or in partnership with school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1879 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of money appropriated out of the general revenue fund for the provision of postsecondary educational programs to persons confined or imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1907 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to notification requirements concerning offenses committed by students and school district discretion over admission or placement of certain students.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to using Foundation School Program funding to implement the Texas School Ready Program at certain providers of private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a sales and use tax credit or refund for employers of persons who obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS|Labor--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 2366 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school operated by a municipality to give a preference in admissions to children of employees of the municipality.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--General|MOTORCYCLES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2562 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 2666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--General|IMMUNIZATIONS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2747 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to reporting information regarding public school student dropout rates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 2748 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to grants to student clubs for dropout prevention.
House: Public Education
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 2926 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to reporting by school districts for purposes of the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) of data on students who drop out or otherwise leave public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 3719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to truancy and the jurisdiction of justice courts
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 66 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to minimum public school attendance for class credit or a final grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 207 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to requiring certain students leaving public school to provide documentation necessary to ensure an accurate calculation of dropout rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
SB 255 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--County & Statutory|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MAGISTRATES|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to initiatives designed to improve performance of public school students, including initiatives specifically for students enrolled at the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 949 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 1091 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of a parent contributing to the nonattendance of a public school student.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study of and report on public and private out-of-school time programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1142 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1437 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--General|IMMUNIZATIONS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1836 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1872 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 8 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--School District
HB 18 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 33 82-1 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 38 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 33 82-1 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances.
Filed
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 52 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 99 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to a modified instructional calendar for public high schools providing an early college education program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 131 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the treatment of students receiving a high school equivalency certificate in calculating dropout rates in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 192 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the purposes for which a student's absence from school must be excused.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Open Records
HB 307 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 316 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
HB 326 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 351 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 359 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from public school to visit with a parent who has been or will be deployed to a combat zone.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 418 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--County & Statutory|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MAGISTRATES|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the closure of a public school campus that is being used as an emergency evacuation shelter.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that justice and municipal courts obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 837 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the deadline for a school district to file a complaint concerning a student who fails to attend school without excuse.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts
HB 896 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 922 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1001 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|KINDERGARTEN|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1241 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to student/teacher ratios and class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1297 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to optional flexible school day program courses offered by school districts to enable students to earn course credit under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1410 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|FOOD|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1512 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1676 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1891 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to require immunization against human papillomavirus for a person's admission to elementary or secondary school.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2422 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|GRANDPARENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2448 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to reducing the amount paid to purchase attendance credits by certain school districts in disaster areas.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2542 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to excused absences in public schools for students visiting institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 2611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the provision of dental services to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DENTAL SERVICES|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Interim Studies|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of a prekindergarten or kindergarten student who is retained at the request of the student's parent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN|PARENTAL RIGHTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2742 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 2958 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to excused absences from public schools for voting in certain elections.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2981 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to accountability of certain open-enrollment charter schools serving students at high risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3192 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to computation of a public high school student's grade point average.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3574 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to establishing a pilot program for certain students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 3643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3647 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3745 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--General
HR 1723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Directing the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute and directing the commissioner to adjust the average daily attendance rate for affected school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SWINE FLU
SB 122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 175 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to certain general academic teaching institutions and to scholarship and other programs to facilitate enrollment at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 191 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for undergraduate students eligible for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 400 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an electronic course pilot program in the Amarillo Independent School District.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AMARILLO ISD|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 407 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MAGISTRATES|Minors--General
SB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1075 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from public school to visit with a parent or guardian who has been or will be deployed to a combat zone.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
SB 1275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|GRANDPARENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1364 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to minimum public school attendance for class credit, including limiting school day interruptions that affect such attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1400 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to excused absences from public schools for voting in certain elections.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1445 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1577 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to attend a health care appointment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the Texas Future Scholars Pilot Program and the Workforce Shortage Education Loan Repayment Program and to the elimination of certain other student financial assistance programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2003 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2086 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the essential high school program and to the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Science & Technology
SB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to public school students placed in substitute care.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOSTER CARE|Human Services--Child Services
SB 2258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
SB 2267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Aliens|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 78 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 113 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from public school for certain activities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 130 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a waiver for school districts from first day of instruction requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|Education--School Districts
HB 135 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
Aliens|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 169 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
HB 170 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 251 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 296 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 314 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 400 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 415 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 509 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the enrollment in public school of certain students who are registered sex offenders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 566 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to compulsory school attendance for students who are at least 18 years of age.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOSTER CARE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 607 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the effect of changes in high school enrollment on the eligibility of a graduating high school student for automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 788 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a study and report by the commissioner of education concerning the campus and school district assignments and transfers of public school students, operation of public schools, and public school attendance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 795 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 950 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 997 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 1098 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to immunization against human papillomavirus.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1115 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1137 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility and attendance requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1461 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to state funding for certain students subject to school district disciplinary action.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1540 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to excused absences in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1569 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the dates for which public school student enrollment information must be submitted under the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1645 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to campus expenditures by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1647 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the computation of average daily attendance under the Foundation School Program and to participation by charter schools in the Public Education Information Management System for additional purposes, including computation of average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1838 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the entitlement of certain students to attend a public school campus at which a full-time registered nurse is assigned.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Minors--Health & Safety|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to data collected by public schools regarding the citizenship or immigration status of certain individuals.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2171 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts whose prospective or former students generally attend certain grades in another state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2364 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to instructional days and staff development days for a school district that adopts the optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2407 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to school district programs to reduce truancy and dropout rates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2409 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2410 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the possession under the standard possession order of a child by a conservator of the child during certain holidays.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
CHILD CUSTODY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2412 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to exclusion of performance data of chronically absent students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2455 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the absence of a student from public school for a required court appearance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2568 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an arts and humanities pilot program in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Arts & Humanities|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2650 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2697 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of public schools to operate distance learning schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2844 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|KINDERGARTEN|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the admission of foreign exchange students to the public high schools of the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 3262 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for certain students who transfer midyear or who are military dependents.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Military & Veterans
HB 3418 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state grants for student clubs in high schools that serve students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3433 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in kindergarten and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|KINDERGARTEN
HB 3621 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to dropout rates in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3645 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the analysis and use of public school campus and school district data concerning student attrition rates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3868 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the public education grant program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 52 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|KINDERGARTEN|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 101 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 113 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOSTER CARE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 217 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
SB 230 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the notification required when certain school students who engage in certain criminal conduct transfer to a new school.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 264 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 335 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility to attend prekindergarten classes of a child under the care of a grandparent who has been appointed managing conservator of the child.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 403 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 438 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS|IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 673 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to allowing a student receiving special education services to participate in a graduation ceremony after the fourth year of high school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 895 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1017 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to compulsory school attendance requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1019 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to establishment of a pilot program to provide early identification of public school students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1161 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the filing of a complaint or referral to juvenile court by a school district against a student for failing to attend school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1512 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain funds by certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the development and implementation of strategies for dropout prevention.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1513 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a dropout prevention and opportunity program for public school students who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1514 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding best practices for dropout prevention.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1515 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to state grants for student clubs in high schools that serve students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1569 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1995 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to dropout rates in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2035 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to dropout prevention and intervention in public schools and compulsory school attendance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 37 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 60 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
HB 222 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 249 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 262 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to permitting early entry into public school kindergartens for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|KINDERGARTEN
HB 283 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to admission, assignment, and conduct of certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|HARASSMENT|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 285 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the number of days and hours of annual instruction for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 286 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a statewide student enrollment, attendance, and achievement tracking system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 293 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the timely transfer of student information to a school district in which the student enrolls.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 308 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to discipline in public schools and the assignment of certain public school students involved in a sexual assault.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|SEXUAL ASSAULT|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 316 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a child's failure to attend school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 386 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 451 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a study and report by the commissioner of education concerning public school students' campus and school district assignments and transfers, operation of public schools, and public school attendance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 469 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
CRIME VICTIMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 509 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 524 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to an exemption from the requirement of compulsory attendance at public school for certain high-performing students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 622 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the placement of a student with disabilities in a juvenile justice alternative education program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 643 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a person who is under 18 years of age.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 745 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to free prekindergarten programs for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 870 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 871 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 889 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 890 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to a statewide student tracking system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 990 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the applicability of restrictions on student transfers to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1111 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to admission to open-enrollment charter schools that specialize in performing arts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1164 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the operation of public schools on the uniform election date in November.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Elections--General
HB 1246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for enrollment in public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|Human Services--Child Services|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1277 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1302 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1487 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the age of children for whom public school kindergarten must be provided.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
HB 1552 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the exemptions from compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--General
HB 1560 79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the absence of a student from public school for certain activities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1787 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the admissions policies of charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1811 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to compulsory school attendance for students who are at least 18 years of age.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2007 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to a tuition and fee exemption for students earning semester credit hours through concurrent enrollment in high school and college-level courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2034 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2109 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2184 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 2605 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility of children with learning disabilities for free public prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2720 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the punishment for failure to attend public school.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3010 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer of a failure to attend school proceeding to juvenile court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--General|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3064 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to public school classroom instruction and teacher compensation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 3211 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3446 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
SB 106 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the number of days and hours of annual instruction for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 117 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the timely transfer of student information to a school district in which the student enrolls.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 134 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 151 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to students enrolled in certain high school and junior college programs for which students may receive both high school and higher education academic credit; creating the Texas Academy of International Studies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TEXAS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
SB 162 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 510 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 596 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sparsity adjustment under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 597 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to computation of average daily attendance for certain small school districts with declining enrollment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 606 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 824 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to state assistance for instructional facilities in school districts with enrollment growth due to closure and realignment of military bases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Military & Veterans
SB 969 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the placement of a student with disabilities in a juvenile justice alternative education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1036 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1374 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to notice regarding an exception from elementary school class size limits.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts
SB 1388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1395 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the establishment of high school diploma programs by Job Corps training programs under the United States Department of Labor.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1452 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|TEXAS ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 15 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 22 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to authorizing a flexible school day program for certain public secondary school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 47 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 50 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the exemptions from compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 33 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 69 79-2 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|Education--School Districts
SB 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Elections--School District|Electronic Information Systems|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
HB 33 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 46 79-3 (2006)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 90 79-3 (2006)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 25 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 95 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 128 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to programs to reduce truancy in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to parental notification of a child's absence from school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 214 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 234 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the payment of support for a child after the child's 18th birthday.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Child Support
HB 309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the computation of public school dropout and completion rates.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state funding of courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 506 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 591 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 642 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 692 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the eligibility of a student to transfer to a different school under the No Child Left Behind Act.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 693 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for school districts that accept students using a public education grant.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
DISCRIMINATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Human Relations|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 829 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to jurisdiction to enter certain orders in a failure to attend school proceeding.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
Courts--General|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1050 78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE
HB 1137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1202 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to recovery of certain funds received by an open-enrollment charter school and to certain requests to revise student enrollment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to class sizes in certain grades in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1314 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to public school student discipline.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 1384 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1441 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to school districts that place an excessive number of students in certain special education instructional arrangements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1453 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the time for filing a report of the annual audit of school district dropout records.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1518 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to accountability for public school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out of school and to the evaluation of school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1857 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
CRIME VICTIMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1882 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in and to student eligibility requirements under the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2013 78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, ChenteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to admission and enrollment of certain children attending public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: International Relations and Trade
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 2026 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to counting in the average daily attendance of school districts certain students who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to attend school for a full day.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2276 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to high school completion and the creation of a middle college education pilot program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2421 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to eligibility to participate in a high school equivalency program operated by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 2497 78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
HB 2681 78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--School District
HB 3054 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3068 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers concerning enforcement of compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3097 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the enrollment and absence of students in what constitutes a school year in public primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 3105 78-0 (2003)
Author: Canales, Gabi
Relating to certain enrollment status information included in the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3289 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the allotment of funds for programs for gifted and talented students in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 3465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|HOMELESS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HCR 19 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the dropout rate in grades 9-12.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 86.
Reported enrolled
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 30 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 31 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 86 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 186 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the computation of public school dropout and completion rates.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 257 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to accountability for public school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 258 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 346 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 358 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
Courts--County & Statutory|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|MAGISTRATES|Minors--General
SB 412 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 586 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from compulsory public school attendance for home-schooled children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
SB 632 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a statewide survey to obtain public school dropout data.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN OFFICE OF SURVEY RESEARCH
SB 638 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 699 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to establishment of a public education Internet portal.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 845 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a comprehensive analysis of certain legislation addressing public school dropouts.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 894 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the reporting and auditing requirements relating to school dropouts and to the use of compensatory education funds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems
SB 976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to high school completion and the creation of certain college education pilot programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1038 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1076 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a pilot project addressing obstacles to high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1101 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1163 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1228 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to weights, adjustments, and allotments under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 1255 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalty for contempt in a failure to attend school proceeding in a justice court.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1428 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of schools and school attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 1470 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to student eligibility to participate in a high school equivalency program and to authorization of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to operate a program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
SB 1732 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE
SCR 32 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1030 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1108.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 75 78-3 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 31 78-4 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 36 78-4 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken
Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
CRIME VICTIMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 40 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 208 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COUNSELING & THERAPY|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 301 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a requirement that certain school districts establish programs to reduce truancy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 380 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to public school class sizes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
HB 427 77-0 (2001)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 457 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the computation of dropout rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 580 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to annual audits of school dropout records.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 605 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 647 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the age of children entitled to attend public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 809 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts
HB 868 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to elementary school class size limits.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 889 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 901 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided for residents of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Aliens|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 933 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the inclusion of certain students attending magnet schools in other districts in the computation of weighted average daily attendance of the school district in which the students reside.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1150 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
HB 1277 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the inclusion of certain public school students in dropout rates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1406 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to information concerning students who drop out of public school.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|REPORT CARDS
HB 1407 77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
HB 1570 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1783 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to dropout and completion rates in public schools.
House: Public Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1936 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to referendum elections concerning the first instructional day of a school year for public school students and to the first instructional day of the first term of summer session for students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 2049 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to enforcement by open-enrollment charter schools of laws concerning compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 2062 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to a self-paced program for certain students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
HB 2109 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exempting certain higher education students from the TASP test based on the student's high school grade point average in college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HB 2125 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2143 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to tuition charges by school districts for certain military dependents.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans
HB 2609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2707 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2954 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3131 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to a virtual classroom program for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|INTERNET
HB 3345 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain truant conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3461 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to truancy and the authority of justice, municipal, and certain juvenile courts in relation to children; providing criminal penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3631 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to implementation of policies requiring successful performance on assessment instruments for advancement to certain grade levels in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|SOCIAL PROMOTION|TAAS TESTING
HR 1243 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1432.
Reported enrolled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 30 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
SB 108 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 172 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 206 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 213 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age and to the age of children for whom public school kindergarten must be provided.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|KINDERGARTEN
SB 266 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 450 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 506 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to school districts with year-round schools operated on multitrack calendars.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 526 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the age at which a child may be admitted to public school.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
SB 592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 646 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to dropout and completion rates in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 705 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to attending school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Courts--Justice|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
SB 974 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 975 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to electronic courses in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|INTERNET
SB 1072 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to students who drop out of public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUDITS & AUDITORS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1102 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a survey concerning children who drop out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN OFFICE OF SURVEY RESEARCH
SB 1187 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1387 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1388 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment, declining property values, and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
SB 1389 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining property values and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
SB 1420 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to compulsory school attendance; providing penalties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Crimes--Juvenile|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 1431 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 1432 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to truancy, high school equivalency programs, and the authority of justice, municipal, and certain juvenile courts in relation to children; providing criminal penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1506 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to compliance with the minimum number of days of instruction required of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SCR 56 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Interim Studies|JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HIGH SCHOOL DROUPOUTS|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1187 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1432.
Reported enrolled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 182 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
COUNSELING & THERAPY|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 206 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a school attendance requirement for a driver's license applicant under 18 years of age.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for the purpose of observing religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Holidays|Religion
HB 268 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts
HB 296 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to grounds for special accreditation investigations of school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 360 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a school district program to notify parents of a student's absence.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--General|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 440 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to public school attendance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 449 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a requirement that a public school principal provide notice to a juvenile probation department before suspending or expelling a student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 482 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to supervision of public school students pending placement in an alternative education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 531 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to part-time enrollment of home-school students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
HB 711 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to charters for open-enrollment charter schools in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 840 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to admission to a public school under the public education grant program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 879 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to improving student performance in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 907 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to attendance in public schools of persons over 18 years of age.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1251 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to information concerning students who drop out of public school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|REPORT CARDS
HB 1326 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to notification concerning certain students who transfer from one school district in this state to another.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1849 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lengefeld, David
Relating to compulsory school attendance and to public school kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|KINDERGARTEN
HB 1940 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1961 76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to fines collected for thwarting the compulsory school attendance law.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2078 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to school district policies on student absences to participate in extracurricular activities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 2133 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by school districts on a full-day basis.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2361 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2378 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a requirement that certain school districts establish programs to reduce truancy.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2645 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the compulsory attendance age for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--General
HB 2713 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an accelerated education system for students to complete public education requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2989 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the suspension of driver's licenses issued to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 3136 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a school district's authority to require additional assessment as a condition of transferring course credit under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3761 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to assistance to certain students in obtaining admission to another public school district using a public education grant.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 3770 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the ability of certain public school students to attend school at campuses other than those to which the students are regularly assigned.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 40 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study by the commissioner of education concerning the first instructional day of the school year.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
SB 226 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EDUCATION-PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 268 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Libraries & Librarians|Salaries & Expenses
SB 516 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to school district high school equivalency examination programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
SB 576 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--School Districts
SB 622 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to funding for schools with an extended year program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1137 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to attendance in public schools of persons over 18 years of age.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 1140 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE|HOMELESS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1227 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to students who drop out of public school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1372 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the ability of certain public school students to attend school at campuses other than those to which the students are regularly assigned.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1472 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the age at which a student may take the high school equivalency examination and the age of compulsory attendance in public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
SB 1561 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to students who drop out of public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 1562 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to educational services for public school students subject to disciplinary action or otherwise at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1572 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compulsory school attendance laws and responsibility for compliance with those laws; providing penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1661 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to assistance to certain students in obtaining admission to another public school district using a public education grant.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
SB 1670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the support of a child enrolled in courses for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Child Support
HB 83 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 465 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.
Relating to residency for purposes of admission into the public schools of a school district free of tuition.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
HB 467 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 552 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to compulsory school attendance and the suspension of driver's licenses issued to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 635 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to public school admission and attendance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 824 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the expulsion of public school students for certain drug offenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 825 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the admission of public school students who have been expelled.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 940 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 1164 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a school district program to notify parents of a student's absence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1219 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1249 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to exceptions to public school class size limits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1606 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to truant conduct or conduct resulting in a failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 1648 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to public school attendance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1649 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to thwarting the compulsory school attendance law; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1671 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to compulsory attendance in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1702 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to prosecution of an offense based on a child's failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors
HB 1984 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the admission of certain persons into the public schools of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2070 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to violations of the compulsory school attendance law.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2473 75-0 (1997)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2720 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to granting excused absences from the school day for certain students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2950 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the length of school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 138 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Sadler, Paul
Relating to mandatory public school attendance by certain expelled students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 246 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 247 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Culberson, John
Relating to public school admission and attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1997-1998 school year
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 433 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 462 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the residency requirement for admission into the public schools of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Parent & Child
SB 471 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to public school admission and attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1020 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the powers and duties of a public school attendance officer.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 1189 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1323 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 1893 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the number of days of service required of certain educators for the school year.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 290 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the cost of purchasing attendance credits for the purpose of equalizing wealth among school districts.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 301 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the right of parents to choose the school their child attends through the use of education scholarships.
House: Public Education
Coauthor Authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 351 74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an establishment by two or more school districts in a county of an alternative school for students expelled from regular class.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts
