HB 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 144 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to supplemental information required for inclusion with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
COVID-19|COVID-19 SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOVERY ACT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to evaluation under the state accountability system of school district campuses that enroll certain students who receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a joint study and report by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the transition of public school students with disabilities to higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1163 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|RESTRAINTS
HB 1252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the limitation period for filing a complaint and requesting a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to information regarding career and employment skills development required to be included with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Labor--General
HB 2125 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility criteria for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, or 2022-2023 school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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 3148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the behavioral management of a student enrolled in a special education program of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings or as facilitators for individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
BECKLEY WILSON ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Interim Studies
HB 4123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the special education allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 4537 87-0 (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.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a special education liaison program and the provision of certain special education services at public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to supplemental information required for inclusion with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
COVID-19 SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOVERY ACT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 688 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of a special education services matrix.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 1318 87-0 (2021)
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--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1389 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to remote learning programs provided by school districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTERNET
SB 1595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of corporal punishment in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a supplemental special education services and instructional materials program for certain public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1962 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain open-enrollment charter school admission policies and the consideration of the number of special education eligible students served by a charter holder in approving a charter holder's application for an expansion amendment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | 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.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 141 87-1 (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--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 186 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to extending the eligibility of certain students to participate in a school district's special education program.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
Disabilities, Persons with|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTINUING EDUCATION|COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HARRIS COUNTY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1075 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to payments to school districts for certain special education evaluations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the limitation period for filing a complaint and requesting a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information
HB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements.
House: Public Education
Recommitted to committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 2797 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to evaluation under the state accountability system of school district campuses that enroll certain students who receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the review under the Texas Sunset Act of the Texas Education Agency's functions relating to special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
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 3025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to certain procedures regarding a dispute relating to special education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 3037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the segregation of public school students with disabilities from other public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain aversive techniques on students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts and other educational entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Solid Waste|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4302 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to regulations authorizing special education hearing officer subpoenas.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SUBPOENAS
HB 4613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiving academic assessment and testing for children in special education services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE|Human Services--Child Services
SB 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transition and employment guide for public school students enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain aversive techniques on students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts and other educational entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 1412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to accountability intervention provisions applicable to school district campuses, including the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans and the conditions under which a closed campus may be repurposed to serve students at that campus location.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to designation of autism innovation zones by the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to providing temporary support services for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 2185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to requiring a school district to notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Child Services|READING & PRE-READING
SB 2263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting of costs incurred by school districts in litigation or resolution of special education cases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Open Records
SB 2426 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public school discipline and law and order issues regarding open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to consideration under the public school accountability system of performance on assessment instruments by certain students formerly receiving special education services and to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 68 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of alternative assessment instruments for students in a special education program of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 363 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 657 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to procedures for a student enrolled in a special education program who fails to perform satisfactorily on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 868 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1556 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE
HB 1627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exemption of certain school districts from the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 1645 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain school districts to allow students who participate in Special Olympics to earn a letter on that basis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 1754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 1867 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to dyslexia screening and testing in public schools, the employment of dyslexia specialists by regional education service centers, the development of a list of training opportunities for educators regarding dyslexia, and transition planning for students enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to content requirements for an individualized education program developed for a public school student with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2130 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the statewide assessment program in relation to students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2209 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to a teacher to student ratio requirement for public school special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEARING DISORDERS|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the statewide plan for special education and assistance to public school districts in providing special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights and recovery by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools of costs for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to notice of an extension of the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing in certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Military & Veterans
HB 4027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Financial--General
HB 4226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Electronic Information Systems|Open Meetings
SB 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEARING DISORDERS|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Electronic Information Systems|Open Meetings
SB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 748 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school and to the refusal of entry to or ejection from school district property.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS|Safety|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavioral interventions and supports for students enrolled in public school who receive special education services.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE
SB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students receiving certain special education services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 2141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to requirements for a representative for a student in a special education due process hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 2177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 23 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 145 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 320 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child
HB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Education--School Districts
HB 356 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
HB 919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to provisional special education funding for certain students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1033 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 1404 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a committee to evaluate special education services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET
HB 2449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students to participate in a school district's special education program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3055 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to assessment of public school students enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3145 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3147 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3192 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3201 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a federal waiver to allow the Texas Education Agency to administer annual assessment instruments based on modified achievement standards for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HJR 82 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 3479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 507.
Reported enrolled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET
SB 452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to administering the Texas Success Initiative assessment instrument to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to providing a translated copy of a student's individualized education program to parents unable to speak English.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SB 1259 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1334 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts against students of a particular race or students enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to positive behavioral interventions and supports for students enrolled in public school who receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|RESTRAINTS
SB 1867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to excluding certain adult students receiving special education services from computation of completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SR 1061 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 507.
Reported enrolled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 353 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to state assessment of certain public school students determined to have dyslexia or a related disorder.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 596 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 931 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1175 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 1264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1802 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the date by which a school district must complete a report of an initial evaluation of a student for special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1853 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavior intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the required completion date of a report concerning an initial evaluation of a student for purposes of special education services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 2960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the transfer of students of limited English proficiency from regular instructional programs to special education resource rooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to assessment alternatives or accommodations for public school students in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3586 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of the Accessible Learning Materials Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ACCESSIBLE LEARNING MATERIALS COUNCIL|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to participation by certain students with disabilities in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the referral and evaluation methods by which students are determined to be eligible for special education resources.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HCR 220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2836.
Motion withdrawn
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 420 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts against students of a particular race or students enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Relations
SB 542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the date by which a school district must complete a report of an initial evaluation of a student for special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 906 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to developmentally appropriate assessment of special education students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 914 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavioral intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 921 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the required completion date of a report concerning an initial evaluation of a student for purposes of special education services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to assessment alternatives or accommodations for certain public school students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Safety|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SCHOLARSHIPS
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 17 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SCHOLARSHIPS
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
SB 15 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTS & DONATIONS|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 7 83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 18 83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Co-author authorized
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Labor--General
HB 387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to membership of the state continuing advisory committee for special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CONTINUING ADVISORY PANEL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor
HB 1130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to information provided by the Texas Education Agency to school districts regarding placement of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 1335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with notice of student performance in the parent's native language.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2830 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the development of a model individualized education program form by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
COMPENSATORY TIME|DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Rural|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3398 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to review and revision of certain memoranda of understanding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Labor--General
SB 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of certain discipline management practices or behavior management techniques by peace officers employed or commissioned by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 593 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disproportionate disciplinary action by school districts against students of a particular race or ethnicity or students enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Relations
SB 596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to transition planning for a public school student receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to membership of the state continuing advisory committee for special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
CONTINUING ADVISORY PANEL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor
SB 866 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CONTINUING EDUCATION|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1328 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with a disability, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to planning for students enrolled in public school special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1871 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a contracted services program for certain students with a severe pervasive developmental disorder or a severe intellectual disability.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to assessment of public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 615 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 625 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--County Administration|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 716 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 828 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to providing certain parents with written and audiotaped translations of individualized education programs developed for public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1154 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to participation in public high school graduation ceremonies by certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1477 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--County Administration|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to discipline for certain conduct of a student enrolled in a school district special education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the career and technology education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INTERNET|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to school district reporting of students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs or expelled from school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 2759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2817 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to discipline of a public school student with a disability whose continued presence in the classroom threatens others.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3036 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to certain rights under a school district code of conduct of a student with disabilities and the student's parent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 3173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|INTERNET
HB 3614 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Labor--General
HB 4544 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
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--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4555 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to determining a student's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of the student's visual impairment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4666 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 648 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 987 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the age at which transition planning begins for a public school student receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Labor--General
SB 1301 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 1302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 1486 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the qualifications of special education personnel in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|INTERNET
SB 1488 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods for school districts and parents of students seeking or receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1490 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 2082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to determining a student's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of the student's visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2083 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to outcome measurement and reporting concerning school district and open-enrollment charter school special education programs and grants to public school entities that perform well on the measurements.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
SB 2180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual or special language program and to public school accountability for those programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 2204 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the enhancement of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder and training and support for educators who serve students with autism.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
SB 2356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures applicable to the provision of special education services to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 2375 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 19 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 207 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 439 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 721 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the certification of educational diagnosticians.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 848 80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to school district reporting of students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs or expelled from school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1324 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the discipline of public school students, the operation of certain behavioral programs or disciplinary alternative education programs, and the placement of students with certain disabilities in disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1392 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations
HB 1825 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to assessment of public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2846 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a study of state statutes, rules, and policies regarding special education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3403 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the allotment under the foundation school program for special transportation of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 158 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the certification and employment of educational diagnosticians.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 834 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to requirements for monitoring compliance of public school bilingual education and special language programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 840 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1000 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder and to the training of and support for educators serving students with autism.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1049 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the availability of online information relating to research-based programs and best practices regarding the instruction of students with autism and autism-related disorders in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1342 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of an autism spectrum disorders specialist certificate for public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1490 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to information that must be provided to the parent of a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 1491 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1625 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|INTERNET
SB 1686 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the qualifications of personnel working with special education students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education, public school finance matters, and the imposition of a state ad valorem tax; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
HB 465 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of the special education allotment to fund Saturday classes for certain students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 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 627 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compensatory education and bilingual education allotments under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 779 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 1100 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a review of the rule concerning the content of individualized education programs for students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1758 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to school district reporting of students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs or expelled from school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2327 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the blue ribbon task force on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Services--Child Services|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 2733 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
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 2996 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of students with special health needs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|INTERNET
SB 124 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to educational programs for students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 188 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 189 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the operation of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 190 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the operation of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of academic language teachers and therapists; imposing penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Education
ACADEMIC LANGUAGE TEACHERS & THERAPISTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 971 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to school district reporting of students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs or expelled from school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2 79-1 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|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--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Elections--School District|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HR 446 79-1 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 2 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; making an appropriation; imposing criminal penalties.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|BONDS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--Tuition|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--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 51 79-1 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of academic dyslexia teachers and therapists; imposing penalties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SR 129 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2.
Filed
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 140 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2.
Record vote
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 2 79-2 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|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--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD|Elections--School District|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 127 79-3 (2006)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 368 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the placement of a public school student in an alternative education program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 447 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to state assessment of academic skills of public school students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 469 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the placement in a juvenile justice alternative education program of certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1225 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to time limits and notice related to a special education due process hearing, the transfer of the functions of such a hearing to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and an appeal of a special education hearing officer's decision.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1339 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain information that a school district must provide to the parent of or person standing in parental relation to a district student and to evaluation of a student for special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 1691 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to use of the compensatory education allotment to fund certain programs for students who have dyslexia or a related disorder.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|READING & PRE-READING
HB 2289 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that are part of residential facilities for children who receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2822 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to services for public school students with speech impairments and to the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 2823 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to individual transition plans for certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3171 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to reducing compliance monitoring by the Texas Education Agency of school districts and charter schools and programs.
House: Public Education
Meeting cancelled
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 35 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the financing of assessments performed by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CHARTER SCHOOLS|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to personal leave for employees of the Texas School for the Deaf.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
SB 98 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the administration of certain state assessment instruments in Spanish to Spanish-speaking students of limited English proficiency who are in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Aliens|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 546 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to governance of the Texas School for the Deaf.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 547 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the superintendents of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Salaries & Expenses
SB 548 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 589 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purposes of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 590 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to composition of the board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1510 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to monitoring compliance of public school bilingual education and special language programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 406 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to funding of special education programs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1292 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to size limits for special education classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1427 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to funding for extraordinary special education expenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2108 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to placement into a juvenile justice alternative education program of children with disabilities who receive special education services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2487 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to state assessment of students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 2565 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the funding under the foundation school program of certain special instructional arrangements for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2703 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to school district special education advocacy programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 3030 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to special education, the reporting of performance data of students in certain special programs, and to the educational rights of a minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3405 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the schedule of assessment instruments administered to students in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 176 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a parent's ability to waive translation of the special education plan for the parent's child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 543 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to funding of special education programs under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1196 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the use of certain practices in disciplining or techniques in managing the behavior of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Filed without the Governor's signature
CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1382 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to facilities and services available to a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1735 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to special education programs and the educational rights of minors with disabilities and other minors whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL RIGHTS
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 633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of assistive technology devices for students with disabilities who leave certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 685 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to providing intensive English language development training to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 718 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to assistance for certain persons in obtaining benefits under certain federal social security programs.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|SOCIAL SECURITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 760 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of basic skills academies in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1275 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing a parent with a copy of a special education student's education plan translated into the parent's native language.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1612 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of a special education student to be represented at school disciplinary proceedings by a person other than the student's parent or guardian.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1733 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a continuing advisory panel to provide policy guidance concerning special education and related services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
CONTINUING ADVISORY PANEL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1820 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to certain requirements that apply to alternative education programs provided by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2172 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to school district compliance with special education laws.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2357 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate parents for certain public education students with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SURROGATE PARENTS
HB 2360 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the right of parents to information concerning special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2704 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to school district special education advocacy programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3025 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to programs for public school students with autism or pervasive development disorder.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 3146 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the placement of students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3237 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HR 1300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1275.
Reported enrolled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to assistance for certain persons in obtaining benefits under certain federal social security programs.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|SOCIAL SECURITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 470 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to state financial assistance for juvenile justice alternative education programs that provide student transportation.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
SB 476 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Lengefeld, David
Relating to inclusion of special education students in certain public education decisions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 870 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the right of parents to information concerning special education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1141 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate parents for certain public education students with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SURROGATE PARENTS
SB 1211 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to school district compliance with special education laws.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 1455 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to compensatory, intensive, and accelerated education in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1662 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the right of a special education student to be represented at school disciplinary proceedings by a person other than the student's parent or guardian.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1106 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to programs for public school students with autism or pervasive development disorder.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1167 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to dyslexia coordinators for school districts and regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 1800 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to state-administered assessment instruments for students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1952 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to funding for compensatory education programs in public schools.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2588 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to accountability of certain public school alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 198 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to programs for public school students with autism or pervasive development disorder.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 582 73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the issuance of personal identification cards to certain individuals by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Postponed in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPT. OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 986 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to staffing and funding of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/93
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2203 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCoulskey, HueySponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to educational programs for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 659 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to educational programs for students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1363 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of educational materials in the public schools to blind or visually handicapped students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1471 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the Second Joint Advisory Committee on Educational Services to the Deaf.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Calendars
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE DEAF, SECOND JT. ADV. COMT.|Handicapped Persons|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1551 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HB 1644 72-0 (1991)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to Braille instruction for blind or visually impaired students.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HB 1933 72-0 (1991)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to regional day schools for the deaf; amending Sec.11.10(r), Texas Education Code.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HB 2277 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to Braille instruction for blind or visually handicapped students.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HB 2708 72-0 (1991)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the assisting of visually impaired students in Texas by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HCR 182 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Directing the agencies participating in the "Memorandum of Understanding on Transition Planning for Students Enrolled in Special Education" to include the Texas Transition Task Force as a full participant.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 478 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
SB 987 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to transition planning and services for special education students.
House: Public Education Senate: Health Services
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1298 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the assisting of visually impaired students in Texas by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to s/c on Health Services by Pres.
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Handicapped Persons
HB 64 72-1 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to transition planning and services for special education students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 26 72-2 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to transition planning and services for special education students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 183 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the funding of special education, compensatory education, bilingual education, and vocational education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 230 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the certification requirements for teachers at certain private residential placement facilities for the handicapped.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 846 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain rehabilitation services to persons with learning disabilities.
House: Human Services
Rules suspended
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1050 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 1476 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to special services and allotments provided by the state to certain handicapped students in public schools.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1544 70-0 (1987)
Author: Aikin, A. M. "Bob"
Relating to evaluation of a student for assignment to a special education class.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1619 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to in-service training for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1642 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the Texas School for the Blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1894 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the comprehensive assessment of a student for placement in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2081 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to students placed in residential facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2201 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to compensatory education.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HCR 169 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Directing the Texas Education Agency to encourage the provision of programs for students with disabilities in integrated settings.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 607 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 973 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the Texas School for the Blind; changing the name of the Texas School for the Blind to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SCR 59 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONAL AIDES|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 60 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding individual education plans for all students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 69 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONAL AIDES|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 81 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Directing the Texas Education Agency to encourage the provision of programs for students with disabilities in integrated settings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 408 69-0 (1985)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a public school student; to discipline management in public schools; and to the excused absence of certain public school students.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Returned from Senate as amended
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1339 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to public school programs providing compensatory and remedial instruction, alternative education, and tutorial services and to salaries and salary supplements for teachers who participate in those programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1393 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to school programs for gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 1398 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to a school district's share of the cost of special education services provided to a handicapped student referred to certain state institutions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1444 69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to class size limitations for special education classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1522 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to evaluating public school pupils for assignment to special education classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1541 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the obligation of a school district to make payments for the support of students referred to the Texas School for the Blind or the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
BLIND, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1758 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the operation of public school educational programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; amending Chapter 74, Texas Education Code, and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HCR 100 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Directing the Central Education Agency to assess the possible causes of high teacher turnover in special education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 460 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to modifications in funding of special programs under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 476 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the screening and treatment for specific learning disabilities of students enrolling in a public school in this state for the first time.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 924 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to school programs for gifted and talented students.
Senate: Education
Meeting canceled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 1293 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the operation of public school educational programs for certain persons at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the Moody State School for Cerebral Palsied Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SCR 83 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Haley, Bill
Instructing the Central Education Agency to study and determine methods for screening students for learning disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 257 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to remedial instruction for children who benefit from AFDC.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS|Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 664 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to rehabilitation school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Elections--School District
HB 731 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the students served, the taxes levied, and the educational and training programs conducted by a rehabilitation school district.
House: Public Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1386 68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to limitations on the number of students who may be included in a special education class.
House: Public Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2192 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the education of handicapped students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 208 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to rehabilitation school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 336 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the students served, the taxes allocated and levied, and the educational and training programs conducted by a rehabilitation school district, and to powers of the board of directors of a rehabilitation district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|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
HB 40 68-2 (1984)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to rehabilitation school districts.
House: Public Education
See remarks
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 49 68-2 (1984)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
House: Public Education
See remarks
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|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|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 59 68-2 (1984)
Author: Gandy, Charles
Relating to the definition of handicapped students.
House: Public Education
See remarks
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1 68-2 (1984)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students and programs.
See remarks
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Taxation--School District
SB 4 68-2 (1984)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
No action taken
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|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|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 6 68-2 (1984)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to rehabilitation school districts.
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 244 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to the pay grade of public school personnel in services related to special education.
House: Public Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 260 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to an English as a second language pilot program for four year-old students who are limited English-speaking ability and have a primary language other than English.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 460 67-0 (1981)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to educational programs for the gifted and talented.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 918 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to special education services for school-age parents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1652 67-0 (1981)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1863 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to remedial instruction for children who benefit from Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 30 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to educational programs for the gifted and talented.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 459 66-0 (1979)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to eligibility for participation in a special program for non-English speaking children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|KINDERGARTEN
HB 1374 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to education of handicapped students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1594 66-0 (1979)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to the repeal of certain statutes regarding the maintenance, care, and education of persons under the age of 21 years who are totally deaf and blind, totally blind and nonspeaking, or multiply handicapped.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1610 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to allocation of funds under the foundation school program for educational programs for gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 2135 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to private outdoor training programs for deaf students, their teachers and parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2136 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to education of deaf persons.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2139 66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to special day schools for the deaf.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 350 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to public school education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 593 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to public school education; amending various provisions of the Texas Education Code.
Senate: Education
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 745 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to education of handicapped students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 798 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to gifted and talented students.
Senate: Education
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 1106 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to comprehensive special education for handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1224 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Blanton, Bill
Relating to establishing a program of early childhood intervention services to handicapped children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SCR 96 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Blanton, Bill
Providing an appropriate free public education for all handicapped children ages 3 to 21 under federal and state funded programs.
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 68 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Providing services for the diagnosis and correction of speech and hearing defects to students in nonpubli schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 980 65-0 (1977)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to public school education; amending various provisions of the Texas Education Code.
House: Public Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1242 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to providing interpreters for deaf students at Texas State Technical Institute.
House: Higher Education Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 1385 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vaughan, Kenneth
Relating to special education for exceptional children under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 509 65-0 (1977)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to special education for exceptional children under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1187 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to comprehensive special education for multiply handicapped and other severely handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1270 65-0 (1977)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to special education programs for handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1 65-1 (1977)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to public school education; relating to the length of the school year; relating to salaries of school personnel; relating to the operating cost allotment to school districts; relating to the allotment to school districts for transportation services; relating to the personnel unit allotments; relating to vocational personnel; relating to special education for handicapped children; relating to each school district's share of the foundation school program cost; relating to minimum foundation school program costs; relating to equalization aid for program enrichment; relating to property appraisals, assessment ratios, and tax rates of certain school districts; relating to the composition of the Central Education Agency; relating to the regional service centers; relating to the School Tax Assessment Practices Board; relating to the authority of school districts to charge fees; relating to textbooks; relating to educational television; and making appropriations.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1 65-1 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Nugent, James E.
Relating to public school education; relating to state educational policy; relating to the length of the school year; relating to salaries of school personnel; relating to the operating cost allotment to school districts; relating to the allotment to school districts for transportation services; relating to the personnel unit allotments; relating to vocational personnel; relating to special education for handicapped children; relating to each school district's share of the foundation school program cost; relating to minimum foundation school program costs; relating to equalization aid for program enrichment; relating to property appraisals, assessment ratios, and tax rates of certain school districts; relating to the composition of the Central Education Agency; relating to regional service centers; relating to the School Tax Assessment Practices Board; relating to the authority of school districts to charge fees; relating to textbooks; relating to educational television; relating to the uses of incentive aid payments; providing effective dates; providing for transfer of certain records in the possession of the governor to the School Tax Assessment Practices Board; establishing a legislative study commission on school finance; and making appropriations.
House: Public Education Senate: Committee of the Whole
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses
SB 2 65-1 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to public school education; relating to the length of the school year; relating to salaries of school personnel; relating to the operating cost allotment to school districts; relating to the allotment to school districts for transportation services; relating to the personnel unit allotments; relating to special education for handicapped children; relating to each school district's share of the foundation school program cost; relating to minimum foundation school program costs; relating to equalization aid for program enrichment; relating to property appraisals, assessment ratios, and tax rates of certain school districts; relating to the composition of the Central Education Agency; relating to regional service centers; relating to the School Tax Assessment Practices Board; relating to the authority of school districts to charge fees; relating to textbooks; relating to educational television; and making an appropriation.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Referred to Committee of the Whole Senate
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--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses
HB 280 64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 576 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to special education programs for exceptional children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
HB 1133 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hutchison, Ray
Relating to Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1142 64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to salaries for personnel employed in regional day school programs for the deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1252 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the transportation allowance for exceptional children.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1254 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the definition of exceptional children.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1313 64-0 (1975)
Author: McAlister, R.B.Sponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to authorizing regional education service centers to contract with certain institutions and agencies for the provision of services to exceptional children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 1673 64-0 (1975)
Author: Preston, George L.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to educational services for the blind and visually handicapped; providing for early identification and appropriate referral of blind and visually handicapped individuals; establishing the Governor's Coordinating Office for the Visually Handicapped; prescribing minimum standards and procedures to assure the more adequate education of individuals handicapped by serious visual loss; delineating the responsibilities of certain state-supported organizations carrying out activities impacted upon or impacting upon educational effort in behalf of blind and visually handicapped individuals; authorizing the Texas School for the Blind to conduct research, demonstration and training activities necessary for the fostering of greater adequacy in the educational effort exerted in behalf of blind and visually handicapped students by the local independent school districts of the state; providing for necessary administrative and programmatic improvements at the Texas School for the Blind; authorizing the establishment of a pilot program of state purchases of goods and services manufactured by multiply handicapped blind individuals who do not derive sufficient benefits from educational programs to be enabled to undertake employment in competitive job settings.
House: Social Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1712 64-0 (1975)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to providing education and maintenance for persons who are multiply handicapped and who are under 21 years of age.
House: Social Services
Referred to Committee on Social Services
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1943 64-0 (1975)
Author: Preston, George L.
Relating to education services for the deaf; providing for early identification and appropriate referral of deaf individuals; establishing the Governor's Coordinating Office for the Deaf; abolishing the State Commission for the Deaf; prescribing minimum standards and procedures to assure the more adequate education of individuals handicapped by serious hearing loss; delineating the responsibilties of certain state-supported organizations carrying out activities impacted upon or impacting upon educational effort in behalf of deaf individuals; authorizing the Texas School for the Deaf to conduct research, demonstration, and training activities necessary for the fostering of greater adequacy in the eduational effort exerted in behalf of deaf students by the local independent school districts of the state; providing for necessary administrative and programmatic improvements at the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Social Services
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 84 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 478 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to public school education.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Salaries & Expenses
SB 684 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to preschool programs for certain educationally handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 759 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to providing education, care, and maintenance for persons who are multiply handicapped as defined in this Act and who are under 21 years of age.
House: Social Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 980 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Pentony, Joe
Relating to establishing a notification, hearing, and appelate procedure by which the parents or guardians of exceptional children shall be assured due process in the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of their children; relating to the duty of the State Board of Education and school districts to insure to the extent appropriate that exceptional children are educated in the regular classroom and that all testing and evaluation materials and procedures used in classifying and placing exceptional children shall not be racially or culturally discriminatory.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 367 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, Herman | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of autistic children within definition of "exceptional children" for purposes of the minimum foundation school program.
House: Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 527 63-0 (1973)
Author: Madla, Frank
Prohibiting corporal punishment of emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded enrolled in special education classes in the public schools.
House: Education
Commitee substitute
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 743 63-0 (1973)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of the San Antonio School for the Deaf and providing for its administration and control by the State Board of Education.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 963 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hawn, Joe
Relating to the creation of the North Central Texas School for the Deaf and the Southeast Texas School for the Deaf and providing for their administration and control by the State Board of Education.
House: Education
Referred to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1153 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to the education of exceptional children in private schools.
House: Education Senate: Education
Motion to suspend rules lost
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1478 63-0 (1973)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to special day schools for the deaf.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 162 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Poff, Jr., Bryan
Relating to bi-county day schools for the deaf.
House: Education Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 301 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the creation of the North Central Texas School for the Deaf and the Southeast Texas School for the Deaf and providing for their administration and control by the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Sent to subcommittee
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 464 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the testing of students for placement in special education classes.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 803 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Hutchison, Ray
Relating to Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf; declaring legislative intent and the objectives of this Act; providing for apportionment of the state into areas furnishing Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf; vesting authority in the Central Education Agency to appoint personnel and to conduct such school programs; providing for financing such programs; providing for cooperation of school districts and institutions of higher learning.
House: Education Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 940 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to the education of exceptional children in private schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 649 62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the authorization of any public free school district of this state to conduct and supervise special education classes for the deaf.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1139 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to authorizing the sale or disposition of the Texas School for the Blind and construction of a replacement facility.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1292 62-0 (1971)
Author: Boyle, John F.
Relating to creating the North Central Texas School for the Deaf and the Southeast Texas School for the Deaf and providing for their administration and control by the State Board of Education.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1514 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwood, A.C. "Bud"
Relating to limiting Foundation School Program costs.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1605 62-0 (1971)
Author: Burgess, SteveSponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the use of the county available school fund and eligibility for minimum foundation school program funds in certain counties.
Education--County Administration|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1606 62-0 (1971)
Author: Burgess, SteveSponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to credit for average daily attendance of students at certain county-wide schools in certain counties.
Education--County Administration|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1648 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to the travel and clothing expenses of economically deprived children attending the Texas School for the Deaf.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 1662 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to requiring the Texas School for the Deaf to remain open and hold classes for 12 months of the year.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1663 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to supplements to the salaries of certain teachers of exceptional children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1664 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a branch of the Texas School for the Deaf.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1666 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 292 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the travel and clothing expenses of economically deprived children attending the Texas School for the Deaf.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 293 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas School for the Deaf to remain open and hold classes for 12 months of the year.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 295 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 296 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to supplements to the salaries of certain teachers of exceptional children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 298 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain teachers of the deaf and severely hard of hearing from the requirement of having secured credit in a course emphasizing the Texas Constitution in order to receive a teaching certificate.
EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 299 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting State colleges and universities from placing limitations on the size of special education classes.
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 300 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to creating the North Central Texas School for the Deaf and the Southeast Texas School for the Deaf and providing for their administration and control by the State Board of Education.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 434 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authorization of school districts to hold special education classes for deaf children.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 455 62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to amending Texas Education Code, to provide eligibility for vocational units, administrative units, and special service personal, to rehabilitation districts, directly through the Foundation School Program of the Central Education Agency; providing for effective date for the mandatory provisions of this Act.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 561 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Allen, Joe
Relating to the authorization for school districts to conduct special education classes for deaf children.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 801 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Smith, William L.
Relating to the duties of the Advisory Council for Children with Learning Disabilities.
CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 119 61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to educational services for emotionally disturbed children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 420 61-0 (1969)
Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al.
Relating to the minimum teacher salary schedule for teachers of exceptional children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 432 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language-handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language-handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies
HB 434 61-0 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to the operating cost formula and improvement of the education program in countywide and bi-county day schools for the deaf; providing for expanding the territory served by certain day schools for the deaf programs; providing an effective date.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 473 61-0 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to providing for a comprehensive Special Education for Exceptional Children between three and 21 years of age inclusive, as defined herein; providing for State financing thereof from the Foundation School Program Fund; authorizing the State Board of Education and/or the State Commissioner of Education to establish regulations and formulae for implementation of certain provisions, providing an effective date for this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 656 61-0 (1969)
Author: Lombardino, Frank | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment for educable mentally retarded children; providing an effective date.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 705 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to authorizing the establishment of special day schools for deaf scholastics between the scholastic age of six and twenty-one years, inclusive, in any two contiguous counties whose cumulative population exceeds 250,000 but does not exceed 335,000 according to the last preceding Federal Census.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 897 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency under rules and regulations of the State Board of Education to contract with private schools for the deaf to provide for the education and training for certain deaf children.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Purchasing--State
SB 26 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to amending Statutes to prevent tuition charge on certain resident children; to delete residential requirement of parent or guardian of handicapped children; to provide eligibility for and allotment of vocational teacher units and other special education personnel to rehabilitation districts; providing an effective date for the amendatory provisions of this Act.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 112 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 166 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to the operating cost formula and improvement of the education program in countywide and bi-countywide schools for the deaf; providing an effective date of this Act.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 230 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to providing for a comprehensive Special Education for Exceptional Children between three and 21 years of age inclusive, as defined herein; providing for State financing thereof from the Foundation School Program Fund; authorizing the State Board of Education and/or the State Commissioner of Education to establish regulations and formulae for implementation of certain provisions; providing an effective date for this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 344 61-0 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language-handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language-handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies
SB 635 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to including educable mentally retarded pupils as exceptional children under the law providing transportation for exceptional children; providing for financing; providing for an effective date of this amendatory Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 759 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to enacting the "Brooks Study Act" relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of children with learning disabilities and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of children with learning disabilities, and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
BROOKS STUDY ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies
SB 851 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to authorizing the establishment of special day schools for deaf scholastics between the scholastic age of six and twenty-one years, inclusive, in any two contiguous counties whose cumulative population exceeds 240,000 but does not exceed 335,000 according to the last preceding Federal Census.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SCR 70 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Authorizing the Senate Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in S.B. No. 26.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Corrective
HB 45 61-1 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of children with learning disabilities and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of children with learning disabilities, and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
BROOKS-SMITH STUDY ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 10 61-1 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of children with learning disabilities and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of children with learning disabilities, and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
BROOKS-SMITH STUDY ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 9 61-2 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending the Texas Education Code to incorporate the acts passed during the Regular session of the 61st Legislature and coming within the scope of the code; repealing the acts incorporated in the code; providing effective dates.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 30 61-2 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to enacting "Brooks Study Act" to establish an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of learning disabilities of children, Texas Education Agency and Commissioner of Education duties therein, diagnostic and treatment programs therefor.
BROOKS STUDY ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 26 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to a special program for preschool children with hearing loss.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 27 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to creating the North Central Texas School for the Deaf and the Southeast Texas School for the Deaf and providing for their administration and control by the Central Education Agency.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 28 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to salaries for certain teachers of exceptional children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 31 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to requiring the Texas School for the Deaf and the Texas Blind and Deaf School to remain open and hold classes for 12 months of the year.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 33 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to prohibiting state colleges and universities from placing limitations on the size of special education classes.
EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 34 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to the travel and clothing expenses of economically deprived children attending the Texas School for the Deaf and the Texas Blind and Deaf School.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 38 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to the exemption of out-of-state teachers of the deaf and severely hard of hearing from the requirement of having secured credit in a course or courses emphasizing the Texas Constitution in order to receive a temporary or permanent Texas teacher certificate.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 86 60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill"
Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 154 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 155 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 2922-13, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes so as to redefinine the term "exceptional children" to include "language handicapped children".
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 156 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language-handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language-handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children; providing an effective date.
BARNES-WRIGHT STUDY ACT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|LANGUAGE-HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 283 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to authorizing teachers to use certain methods of instruction in teaching deaf and deaf-mute students.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 366 60-0 (1967)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for an increased state-wide total of exceptional teacher units for exceptional children defined as emotionally disturbed; to authorize, increase and provide for allocation of operation funds to school districts operating approved exceptional children classroom teacher units for emotionally disturbed children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 369 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cavness, Don | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for supervisor units for approved exceptional children education programs, prescribing the formula for the allocation of such exceptional children supervisor unit(s) and by reference the applicable minimum salary schedule; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 370 60-0 (1967)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to include psychologists and psychometrists in the list or designations of special service teachers to assist eligible school districts in providing essential services for identification and evaluation of pupils assigned to special education classes; providing the formula for allotment of special service teacher units necessitated by the enlarged changes in the list of special service teachers; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 528 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending certain statute so as to authorize the Central Education Agency to allot to Rehabilitation Districts exceptional teacher units and to allocate Foundation School Program Funds directly to such Rehabilitation Districts; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 895 60-0 (1967)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency by rules and regulations to establish a special program for preschool children who have mental retardation; providing for a method of financing; limiting the allocation of classroom teacher units for the scholastic years, 1967-68 and 1968-69, as a pilot program.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 959 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to change the name of and to constitute the Texas Blind, and Deaf School as a combined part of Texas School for the Deaf as so enlarged and as part of the Texas School for the Deaf Independent School District; vesting jurisdiction thereof and its properties in the State Board of Education for all purposes.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HCR 138 60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to return H.B. No. 86 to the House for further consideration. And instructing the Governor to return S.B. No. 29 to the Senate for correction.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Recall
HCR 142 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the Governor to return S.B. No. 28 to the Senate for correction.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Resolutions--Recall
HCR 164 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make corrections in S. B. No. 28 and S. B. No. 29.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Resolutions--Corrective
SB 28 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special pilot program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 29 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to redefine the term "exceptional children" to include language handicapped children; defining "language handicapped children"; removing pilot study and classroom limitations.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 30 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children; providing an appropriation.
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|LANGUAGE HANDICAPPED CHILDREN STUDY ACT
SB 106 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain statute so as to include psychologists and psychometrists in the list or designations of special service teachers to assist eligible school districts in providing essential services for identification and evaluation of pupils assigned to special education classes; providing the formula for allotment of special service teacher units necessitated by the enlarged changes in the list of special service teachers; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 107 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for supervisor units for approved exceptional children education programs, prescribing the formula for the allocation of such exceptional children supervisor unit(s) and by reference the applicable minimum salary schedule; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 110 60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for an increased state-wide total of exceptional teacher units for exceptional children defined as emotionally disturbed.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 314 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for supervisor units for approved exceptional children education programs, prescribing the formula for the allocation of such exceptional children supervisor unit(s) and by reference the applicable minimum salary schedule; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 394 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency by rules and regulations to establish a special program for preschool children who have mental retardation.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 185 59-0 (1965)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to raising the age limit for the education program for totally deaf and blind or totally blind and non-speaking children; amending certain acts.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 574 59-0 (1965)
Author: Woods, Henry Jackson "Jack" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts providing for an increased State-wide total of exceptional teacher units for exceptional children defined as emotionally disturbed.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 678 59-0 (1965)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Relating to amending certain Statutes to authorize and provide for supervisor professional unit allotments for school district exceptional children education programs, constituting same a part of the Foundation School Program Act and cost thereof.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 753 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1016 59-0 (1965)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to powers and functions of Rehabilitation Districts for handicapped persons.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1092 59-0 (1965)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to providing that school districts in counties contiguous to those authorized to operate a bi-county day school for the deaf may participate in the program upon approval by the Texas Education Agency of requests from a school district in a contiguous county and the school district designated to conduct the bi-county day school for the deaf.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 35 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to supply free textbooks to blind and visually handicapped scholastics.
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 37 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to the qualifications of the superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind; amending certain Acts.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 39 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to raising the age limit for the educating program for totally deaf and blind or totally blind and non-speaking children.
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 131 59-0 (1965)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing and providing for supervisor professional unit allotments for school district exceptional children education programs, constituting same a part of the Foundation School Program Act and cost thereof.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 306 59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for an increased state-wide total of exceptional teacher units for exceptional children defined as emotionally disturbed.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 580 59-0 (1965)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to appropriating money to the Central Education Agency for each year of the biennium (1965-66, 1966-67) to be used to the extent required to pay salary increases to teachers employed in State School for the Deaf, Texas School for the Blind, and Texas Blind and Deaf School.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SCR 46 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Requesting the Legislative Council to study problems of the Deaf.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 210 58-0 (1963)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton | et. al.
Relating to redefining the term "exceptional children" so as to include emotionally disturbed children; defining "emotionally disturbed children"; making certain provisions as to the State-wide total of all classroom teacher units.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 604 58-0 (1963)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to authorizing a special education program for preschool children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 954 58-0 (1963)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to amending certain Statutes, so as to include children who have been enrolled the previous year in the first and second grades in need of such services in the instructional program for non-English speaking children and to provide that such program may be set up in any school district or combination of districts having a minimum of five (5) children qualifying, and that the extent to which any school district shall participate in the Minimum Foundation Fund over and above the first unit shall be based on an average daily attendance of ten (10) qualified pupils.
Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 986 58-0 (1963)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to providing county-wide special day schools for the deaf in certain counties.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HCR 96 58-0 (1963)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 210.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Administration
SB 224 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to amending statutes by redefining the term "exceptional children" so as to include emotionally disturbed children; defining "emotionally disturbed children".
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 305 58-0 (1963)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to increasing the age eligibility for exceptional children program benefits; providing for an effective date of this Act.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 431 58-0 (1963)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to increasing the age eligibility for exceptional children program benefits; providing an annual transportation cost allotment on exceptional pupils enrolled in an approved exceptional children program on a per pupil capita formula basis to be computed and paid from certain State Appropriation; providing for an effective date of this amendatory Act.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 437 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to county-wide special day schools for the deaf; authorizing any two contiguous counties which have combined population exceeding 300,000 to establish a school in either county approved by the Central Education Agency.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 112 57-0 (1961)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing establishment of special school districts to provide education for handicapped persons.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 213 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the establishment of special county-wide day schools for deaf scholastics between the age of Six (6) and Twenty-one (21) years, in all counties having a population of Three Hundred Thousand (300,000) inhabitants.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 969 57-0 (1961)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 22 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to authorize the establishment of special county-wide day schools for deaf scholastics between the scholastic age of six (6) and twenty-one (21), in all counties having a population of three hundred thousand (300,000) inhabitants.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 194 57-0 (1961)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped; providing for instructional units; requiring the Texas Education Agency to develop the program and establish certification standards for teachers in such programs; providing for financing.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 188 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to providing for the maintenance, care and education of persons under the age of eighteen (18) years who are totally deaf and blind or totally blind and non-speaking.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 612 56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to authorizing a special program for preschool children who have a hearing loss.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 969 56-0 (1959)
Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the Central Education Agency all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 267 56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing a special program for pre-school children who have a hearing loss.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 43 56-1 (1959)
Author: Clements, Jamie Hager
Relating to transferring to the Central Education Agency all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School, providing that the Central Education Agency shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 32 56-2 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to transferring to the Central Education Agency all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School, providing that the Central Education Agency shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 119 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to redefine the words "mentally retarded children".
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 120 55-0 (1957)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to redefine the words "mentally retarded children".
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 70 55-0 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to redefine the words "mentally retarded children."
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 543 54-0 (1955)
Author: Berry, George S. | et. al.
Relating to providing incentives to establish programs of special education for preparation of teachers of exceptional children in state supported colleges and universities in Texas offering advanced graduate work in education; to establish special classes and programs for the education of slow learning children and to extend the programs of special education as currently provided for in the statutes; and to encourage teachers to prepare for and work in this field.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 37 53-0 (1953)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to exceptional children teacher allotments under the Foundation School Program, providing that school districts eligible for special education grants shall be eligible for allotments for special education services for exceptional children, even though they may not qualify for other Foundation School Program Funds.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 128 53-0 (1953)
Author: Jones, Obie | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the central education agency shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the Texas School for the Blind; prescribing certain duties of the Commissioner of Education; providing for jurisdiction over physical assets; providing that appropriations made for the benefit of such school shall be administered and expended by the agency.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 186 53-0 (1953)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck"
Relating to repealing certain Acts relating to eleemosynary institutions, concerning a soldiers' and sailors' home.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 367 53-0 (1953)
Author: Wood, Bill D. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for current operating cost to be allotted to "exceptional children teacher units."
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 548 53-0 (1953)
Author: Stilwell, Thomas H.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that a school district may use property outside certain limits of the district within or without the State for the education of exceptional children.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 175 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wood, Bill D. | et. al.
Relating to the education of exceptional children, adding the education of mentally retarded children to the present program.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 44 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to the education of exceptional children; adding the education of mentally retarded children to the present program.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 81 52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to re-define the term "exceptional children" and to include exceptional children teacher units in computing total current operating costs of school districts.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 20 51-0 (1949)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, pertaining to eligibility requirements for education personnel and making an appropriation for the biennium ending August 31, 1951.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 13 50-0 (1947)
Author: Lee, Otis | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide an appropriation covering administration and special services for special education for exceptional children for the biennium ending August 31, 1949.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 123 50-0 (1947)
Author: Morris, George C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing an appropriation covering administration and special services for special education for exceptional children as defined therein for the biennium ending August 31, 1949.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 59 49-0 (1945)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the education of physically handicapped children of Texas; creating a Division of Crippled Childrens' Education in the State Department of Education; providing for the establishment of special classes in approved treatment institutions.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 38 49-0 (1945)
Author: Morris, George C. | et. al.
Relating to providing special educational services for exceptional children between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17); repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 17 48-0 (1943)
Author: Manning, Rushing | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Department of Education to issue State Teachers Certificates to teachers of the deaf or the blind.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 552 47-0 (1941)
Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl | et. al.
Relating to appropriating a certain amount for the school year ending August 31, 1943, to provide and foster a program of competent education for physically handicapped children in this State; creating in the State Department of Education a Division of Special Education.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 826 46-0 (1939)
Author: Johnson, Leland Monte
Relating to making provisions for the education and training of persons in this State, who because of some impediment or abnormality are unable to speak, providing duties of the Board of Control relative thereto.
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 38 45-0 (1937)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D.
Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); authorizing the Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education to take certain census and reports.
DENTAL SERVICES|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Services--Child Services
SB 532 41-0 (1929)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to the Texas School for the Deaf at Austin; providing better regulations in reference to conducting said school; placing said school on an equal and educational basis with the public schools of Texas.
DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 266 37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to providing for a building in connection with the Texas School for the Blind and to provide for the entrance, care and support of children born blind or with defective eyesight, etc.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 376 33-0 (1913)
Author: Reeves, Icil B. "Ice" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment and maintenance of a State Training School and Home for the feeble-minded of Texas, to locate same, and to provide for its control and management, determine conditions of admission, and to make an appropriation.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 187 33-0 (1913)
Author: Nugent, Clinton W. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment and maintenance of a state training school and home for the feeble-minded of Texas, to locate same, and to provide for its control and management, and for a board of advisors to determine conditions of admission, and to make appropriations.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
