Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Public Education Committee May 16th, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Public Education May 16th, 2023 at 08:05 am 1 of 2

House Public Education Committee

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Public Education May 16th, 2023 at 03:05 pm 2 of 2

House Public Education Committee

The Committee on Public Education meeting addressed several bills related to education in Texas. Significant discussions included Senate Bill 11 focusing on safety and security measures in public schools and Senate Bill 9 regarding the rights and certification of public school educators. Several bills were reported favorably to the full House with recommendations to pass, including those addressing the display of the Ten Commandments and attendance policies to prevent truancy. The meeting concluded with unanimous support for various resolutions recognizing special days for educators and students.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB418

Filed
1/12/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1087

Filed
2/22/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/27/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1647

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/2/23  
Out of House Committee
5/19/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to dropout recovery education programs.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2497

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/3/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.