Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
Impact
The passage of HB 4054 is expected to result in a more efficient allocation of resources within state agencies. By requiring agencies to source training from public colleges and universities, it could ultimately reduce costs associated with hiring private contractors while promoting local institutions. Moreover, this move may strengthen the partnership between state agencies and educational institutions, enhancing workforce development in ways that directly benefit public service delivery.
Summary
House Bill 4054 focuses on the utilization of state institutions of higher education to provide training and educational programs specifically for state agency employees. The bill amends sections of the Government Code to mandate that state agencies must engage institutions of higher education for training if these institutions can offer the requisite courses at a comparable level of quality but at a lower cost. This approach aims to leverage existing resources in higher education while simultaneously ensuring that state employees receive quality training.
Contention
While the bill emphasizes cost-effectiveness, discussions around implementation may reveal tensions between state agencies and educational institutions regarding curriculum standardization and capacity. There may be concerns from agencies about whether local institutions can meet specific training needs within required timelines. Additionally, opposition may arise concerning the potential stripping of authority from agencies to contract with private entities for specialized training programs that may not be offered by state universities.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the requirement that providers of active shooter training at public schools and institutions of higher education obtain a certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.