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Texas House Bill HB2823

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2823

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Caption

Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.

Impact

The changes proposed in HB 2823 are significant for nonprofits seeking to engage in educational programming in Texas. By clarifying that grants cannot be awarded to organizations aiming to provide full educational programs, the bill targets the type of nonprofit organizations that can receive funding for programs focused on specific educational enhancements. This limitation aims to promote effective use of state resources and ensure that the integrity of the existing educational framework is maintained, thereby supporting schools rather than providing competing services through grants.

Summary

House Bill 2823 seeks to amend sections of the Education Code related to the awarding of grants by the commissioner of education to organizations that provide supplemental educational programs. The bill specifies that grants may only be awarded to organizations that support activities enhancing college readiness, workforce readiness, dropout prevention, and personal financial literacy. A critical addition is the stipulation that these grants cannot substitute for regular educational programs provided by school districts or charter schools. This distinction is aimed at ensuring that the existing educational infrastructure is not undermined by external grant-funded programs.

Contention

The bill's approach has sparked discussions about the role of nonprofits in education and the potential drawbacks of restricting grant funding. Critics argue that the bill may inadvertently hinder innovative educational programs that could benefit students more directly by limiting the scope and reach of nonprofit contributions. There is concern that this could lead to a gap in providing comprehensive educational services, particularly in underserved communities where nonprofits often step in to fill the void left by public educational institutions.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 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 HB3781

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 special education.

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.

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.

Similar Bills

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