Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4150

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.

Impact

One of the significant impacts of HB 4150 is the integration of career and technical education into the public education system in a cohesive manner. By providing resource centers and mobile career centers, the bill seeks to assist students and their families in understanding career options, certifications, and the relevance of technology integration in educational programs. Furthermore, the inclusion of an economic impact study aims to assess the effectiveness and benefits of career education on postsecondary enrollment and employment, thereby ensuring that educational programs align with market demands.

Summary

House Bill 4150 focuses on the enhancement and distribution of information surrounding public school career and technical education programs in Texas. The bill mandates the establishment of an online clearinghouse that collects and shares best practices across public school campuses, districts, and charter schools. This clearinghouse aims to not only improve access to information but also support the development of quality career education programs that connect students from kindergarten through grade 12 to potential employment opportunities and higher education pathways.

Contention

While the bill promotes beneficial initiatives, there may be concerns regarding the effective implementation of these programs and the adequacy of funding required to maintain them. Stakeholders, including educators and school administrators, might express apprehension about the potential administrative burdens added by new requirements for compliance and reporting of best practices. Additionally, debates may arise about the equity of access to these resources, especially for underserved student populations, which the bill aims to address but may not fully guarantee.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB174

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB75

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB3141

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB651

Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.

TX SB1895

Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.

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