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Texas House Bill HB357

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB357

Filed
11/30/10  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.

Impact

The introduction of HB357 would significantly impact the Education Code by amending existing laws to enhance transition services for special education students. It requires school districts to designate an employee responsible for transition planning and to offer resources and information about effective transition services. This is intended to improve coordination among local staff, students, and state agencies, thus facilitating a smoother transition process for students moving from school to adult life.

Summary

House Bill 357 addresses transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. The bill aims to enhance the transition planning process by mandating that the state education commissioner adopts procedures to comply with federal requirements, ensuring that transition planning begins by the age of 14. Specifically, it emphasizes the involvement of both the student and parents in developing individualized education programs (IEPs) that incorporate various transition goals, including employment and independent living support.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB357 may arise from the adequacy of the proposed resources and training provided to school district employees tasked with implementing the transition services. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of these measures in meeting the diverse needs of special education students. Additionally, concerns about potential budgetary implications for school districts in providing these services could lead to discussions on the feasibility of implementation in various localities, particularly in smaller or under-resourced districts.

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Companion Bills

TX SB35

Identical Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.

Previously Filed As

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

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 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 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.

TX HB1626

Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

TX HB133

Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.

TX SB1610

Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.

TX HB5216

Relating to the behavioral management of a student enrolled in a special education program of a school district.

TX HB1369

Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.

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