Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5288

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Caption

Relating to the allocation, use, and transfer of federal education block grants.

Summary

House Bill 5288 focuses on the allocation, use, and transfer of federal education block grants within the state of Texas. One of the bill's primary provisions stipulates that any federal education block grant cannot be allocated, spent, or transferred without explicit authorization from the legislature. This requirement emphasizes the need for legislative oversight regarding how federal education funds are utilized across the state's education system, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of such funds. The bill mandates the Texas education agency to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the use of these federal education block grants. This report is intended to provide insights into the impact of grant allocations on the state's education, particularly how these allocations contribute to reducing educational disparities and enhancing student achievement. By placing responsibility on the agency to report on these aspects, the bill aims to facilitate data-driven decision-making in educational funding. Notably, the bill amends existing laws in the Education Code and the Government Code, reinforcing prohibitions against the transfer of federal education grants under certain circumstances. It specifies that, while state appropriations can be withheld from dedicated funds, federal education block grants are protected from being withheld or transferred unless permitted by federal law. This adds a layer of protection for these grants, ensuring they are largely unaffected by state budgetary processes. The impact of HB 5288 could be significant as it places the legislative body in a more pronounced role in the management of federal educational resources. Supporters may argue that this oversight will enhance educational outcomes and accountability, while opponents might view it as a potential hindrance to swift responses in educational funding concerns, particularly in emergencies or through innovative grant usage. Overall, this legislation embodies a shift in how federal education funding is interlaced with state governance.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: New Section

Government Code

  • Chapter 317. State Budget Execution
    • Section: New Section

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 HB2

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

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 SB1887

Relating to the requirements for the early college education program and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education.

TX HB3461

Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

TX HJR189

Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.

TX HB1392

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.

TX SB1508

Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

Similar Bills

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