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Texas Senate Bill SB382

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB382

Filed
12/18/08  
Out of Senate Committee
4/24/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/11/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by establishing a framework for funding literacy programs that comply with national models proven effective in improving children's literacy outcomes. Through this competitive grant program, it is anticipated that approximately 100,000 families will receive beneficial program services across various communities in Texas. Furthermore, local organizations and public entities will have access to state resources to support their literacy initiatives, thereby promoting collaboration among health care practitioners and educational services.

Summary

SB382 introduces a competitive grant program aimed at promoting early literacy in specific communities across Texas. Administratively overseen by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, the program is designed to provide funding for new and existing literacy programs that can demonstrate a commitment to adhere to standards set forth by the Reach Out and Read National Center. This initiative aims to improve literacy rates among young children, thus enhancing their educational foundation and overall development.

Contention

While the proposal could enhance educational outcomes for low-income families, there may be concerns regarding the distribution of funds and resources. Critics could argue that without sufficient oversight, the funds might not reach those communities that need them most. Additionally, there is the potential for debate surrounding the reliance on a single model (Reach Out and Read) for literacy development, necessitating a broader discourse on diverse pedagogical approaches suited for varying community needs.

Latest TX SB382 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX HB429

Identical Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4515

Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB1704

Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.

TX SB2528

Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.

TX HB62

Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.

TX HB1898

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB1365

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB1474

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 or provide services related to special education.

TX SB2367

Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.

Similar Bills

TX SB1284

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB2879

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB3775

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB429

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB2741

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB3461

Relating to transferring adult education and literacy programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from the Texas Education Agency.

TX SB307

Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.

DE HB203

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