TX
Texas House Bill HB160

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB160

Filed
11/10/08  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation and administration of a grant initiative for a community-based at-risk youth program.

Impact

The proposed program under HB160 will work to enhance educational outcomes for at-risk students from early childhood through junior high, with features that include mentorship for high school students and vocational training for those not pursuing a college education. Furthermore, the bill mandates job training and placement assistance for high school graduates and their parents. By fostering these opportunities, HB160 intends to create a more prepared and capable workforce that can respond to local and state economic needs.

Summary

House Bill 160 aims to create and administer a community-based program focused on at-risk youth in Texas, emphasizing education and self-sufficiency. The bill outlines a framework for the Education and Self-Sufficiency Program, which integrates the involvement of local community organizations with proven track records in supporting youth. The program is designed to cater to students who are at risk of dropping out of school, providing them with a foundation for a well-balanced education through a blend of personalized learning environments and after-school enrichment activities.

Contention

While the bill has strong support from various educational and community advocacy groups, potential points of contention may arise regarding funding and program implementation. The bill allows the state director to seek federal and private funding, which could lead to disparities in resource availability among different communities. Additionally, concerns may present themselves regarding the effectiveness of community groups in managing such programs and ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of all at-risk youth in Texas.

Latest TX HB160 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX SB1546

Identical Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2615

Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.

TX HB8

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

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School 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 HB2209

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

TX HB2547

Relating to the creation and administration of the Rural Parents Protection Plan Grant 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 SB2402

Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

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.

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