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Texas House Bill HB2351

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2351

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

Caption

Relating to participation by certain educational aides in a school district's mentoring program.

Impact

The introduction of this bill modifies the Education Code, specifically Section 21.458, to define the role and requirements of mentors assigned to educational aides. It mandates that funding from the agency be allocated to support mentoring programs, allowing for stipends and scheduled time for mentors. The financial backing is aimed at ensuring that educational aides receive the necessary mentoring support to facilitate their development and integration into the educational environment, which could lead to enhanced educational outcomes for students.

Summary

House Bill 2351 aims to enhance the support system for educational aides within Texas school districts by allowing each district to assign a mentor to aides who have less than one year of classroom experience. This legislative change is significant as it recognizes the unique challenges faced by new educational aides and seeks to provide them with guidance and support to improve their effectiveness in the classroom. Notably, the bill stipulates that mentors assigned to educational aides do not have to be certified teachers, which broadens the pool of potential mentors and emphasizes the importance of practical experience over formal teacher certification.

Contention

While the bill appears beneficial in enhancing support for educational aides, discussions surrounding its implementation could reveal points of contention. Some stakeholders may argue about the adequacy of the resources allocated for mentoring programs and whether the mentoring provided meets the diverse needs of educational aides. Additionally, there may be debates regarding the qualifications and training of mentors, especially since the bill permits individuals who are not certified teachers to take on mentoring roles. The success of this bill will likely depend on how effectively these mentoring programs are established and financed at the district level, as well as ongoing assessments of their impact on educational aide performance.

Companion Bills

TX HB4176

Duplicate Relating to participation by certain educational aides in a school district's mentoring program.

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 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 SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and 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 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 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 SB9

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 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 SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.