TX
Texas House Bill HB4556

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4556

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

Caption

Relating to measures to promote the pursuit of higher education by AmeriCorps participants.

Impact

The implications of HB4556 are significant for local educational institutions and the AmeriCorps community within Texas. By establishing financial assistance programs, such as scholarships or grants that match funds from Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards, the bill could enhance financial support for participants, making postsecondary education more accessible. This aligns with broader goals of increasing educational attainment among individuals who have served in AmeriCorps, ultimately benefiting the workforce and the economy of Texas.

Summary

House Bill 4556 is a legislative proposal focused on promoting higher education among current and former participants of AmeriCorps. The bill seeks to create a framework for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to incentivize AmeriCorps members to pursue postsecondary education. This includes coordinating with institutions of higher education to ensure that information on educational awards and financial assistance is effectively communicated to prospective students who have participated in AmeriCorps. Furthermore, the bill aims to facilitate access to financial aid resources specifically for these individuals.

Contention

While the bill is primarily focused on supporting AmeriCorps participants, potential points of contention may arise regarding the allocation of state resources for financial aid. Some legislators may question the effectiveness of such programs in achieving educational goals or may argue about the adequacy of funding to support the proposed incentives. Additionally, the feasibility of granting academic credit for AmeriCorps service could prompt discussions about curriculum standards and institutional policies, highlighting disparities between educational institutions in their acceptance of non-traditional credits.

Latest TX HB4556 Activity

View All Events: TX 2009 - 81st Regular HB4556

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2168

Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.

TX HB1053

Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB320

Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.

TX SB2194

Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance 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 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 HB1142

Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.

TX SB1073

Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.

TX SB18

Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.