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Texas House Bill HB3461

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3461

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
5/4/11  
Introduced
3/11/11  
Voted on by House
5/15/11  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

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

Impact

The bill is expected to fundamentally alter how adult education and literacy services are structured within Texas. By centralizing these responsibilities under the THECB, the legislation aims to create a more coordinated approach to adult education, thereby potentially improving accessibility and program efficacy. This shift also indicates a strategic focus on aligning adult education with workforce development initiatives, enabling better responses to labor market demands and improving employment outcomes for adult learners.

Summary

House Bill 3461 aims to transfer the administration of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This significant change seeks to streamline the oversight of adult education and related skill training services, enhancing the coordination between various educational and community organizations. It lays out the responsibilities that the THECB will assume in managing these programs effectively, ensuring that adult learners receive the necessary educational support.

Contention

While the bill presents opportunities for enhanced adult education services, notable points of contention include concerns about the effectiveness of the transition and the potential for disruption in services during this transfer. Stakeholders from the TEA may worry about the loss of their established roles and responsibilities, and local organizations may express apprehension regarding changes to funding and service delivery models. The success of HB 3461 will ultimately depend on how well the transition is managed and the commitment to maintaining service levels during and after the transition.

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Companion Bills

TX SB1763

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

Previously Filed As

TX SB2029

Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TX HB4454

Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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 HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB3676

Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TX HB3674

Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TX HB3690

Relating to the establishment of the Healthy Minds Campus program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TX HB3589

Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.

Similar Bills

TX SB1763

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.

TX HB362

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

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 HB123

Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.