Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB72

Caption

Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.

Impact

Under this bill, certain school districts which can demonstrate that lack of state aid would lead them to close at least one campus will be entitled to additional state funding. This provision directly addresses the fiscal challenges that may hinder these districts' ability to maintain educational facilities. The financial assistance aims to ensure the continuity and stability of education for local students who might otherwise be adversely affected by funding shortfalls.

Summary

Senate Bill 72, titled 'Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts', focuses on providing extra financial support to specific school districts in Texas. The bill targets districts that are deemed the primary providers of public education within their respective counties. This designation considers whether the district serves a majority of local students and assesses the potential hardships faced by students if they were required to switch to another district for education.

Contention

Discussions around SB72 may involve debates over the principles of state funding distribution for education. Supporters of the bill argue that it is essential for ensuring that all children have access to quality education within their own communities, preventing any educational disruption due to financial constraints. Critics, however, might raise concerns about fairness and equity, questioning why certain districts would receive prioritized funding over others and whether this potentially exacerbates disparities between various school districts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression.

TX HB1

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression.

TX HB1605

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX SB1

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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