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Texas House Bill HB1365

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1365

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/14/09  
Voted on by House
4/27/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/11/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/21/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/26/09  

Caption

Relating to service records of professional staff employed by school districts.

Impact

This bill is expected to significantly affect how school districts manage and verify the employment histories of their staff. By enforcing timely compliance in sharing service records, the legislation aims to minimize delays that could impact the reinstatement of salaries based on accurate service records. Furthermore, if a district fails to provide these records on time, the employing district may still receive sufficient information from the state agency, promoting fairness in compensation practices in accordance with the minimum salary schedule. Overall, this change enhances job security and equitable pay practices for educational staff.

Summary

House Bill 1365 proposes amendments to the Education Code relating to the service records of professional staff in school districts. The bill mandates that when a classroom teacher, librarian, counselor, or nurse requests their service record from a previous school district, that district is required to provide a copy within 30 days. This change aims to streamline the transfer process for educational professionals moving between districts, ensuring that their experience is accurately accounted for in salary determinations.

Contention

While the bill appears to have a straightforward intention to protect the rights of educational professionals regarding their service records and compensation, it may also raise discussions around the administrative burden it places on school districts. There may be concerns regarding the potential for disputes arising from the 'proper placement' on salary schedules if discrepancies exist between service records. Thus, ensuring that local school districts have adequate resources to comply with these requirements and handle any disputes that arise will be critical.

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Companion Bills

TX SB1578

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Previously Filed As

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB770

Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.

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 HB177

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

TX HB90

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

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 SB693

Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

TX HB1548

Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

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