Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2815

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

Caption

Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs.

Impact

The amendments made by HB2815 extend the funding parameters to allow students enrolled in full-time online programs greater flexibility when it comes to the number of electronic courses they can take without incurring additional costs. By doing so, it supports schools in maximizing the educational opportunities available to students through electronic means, which are increasingly relevant in a digital age. This could potentially lead to an increase in student enrollment in online educational programs and enhance learning outcomes.

Summary

House Bill 2815 proposes to amend existing provisions related to the funding and payment of costs for full-time online educational programs in Texas. The bill specifically removes restrictions that previously limited school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from paying for more than three yearlong electronic courses per student in any school year. This change is aimed at increasing access to online educational opportunities, especially for students enrolled in full-time online programs that were operational prior to January 1, 2013.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding this bill may arise from concerns about the implications for traditional school funding and resource allocation. Opponents might argue that by promoting full-time online education without stringent cost controls, the bill could divert essential resources away from traditional brick-and-mortar schools, potentially impacting the quality of education provided in those settings. Furthermore, the presence of any existing debate surrounding online education effectiveness could shape discussions around the bill's goals and provisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1068

Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.

TX HB710

Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.

TX HB681

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 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 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 SB1754

Relating to certain restrictions on the use of personally identifiable information pertaining to a public school student by an operator or educational entity.

TX SB462

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4005

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.