Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB636

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/9/09  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.

Impact

The implications of HB636 reach significant aspects of state education funding. By mandating that 75% of available funds are allocated according to the number of eligible adults in each area, the bill seeks to ensure that funding supports regions in dire need of adult basic education services. The remaining 25% based on student contact hours encourages institutions to engage more effectively with their students, as funding would reflect actual educational participation.

Summary

House Bill 636 aims to amend the Education Code concerning the allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education. The bill stipulates a specific distribution method for these funds, ensuring that a majority is allocated based on the estimated number of eligible adults in each community while a smaller portion is assessed based on actual student contact hours. This dual approach is designed to appropriately target financial resources to areas with higher adult education needs.

Contention

There may be concerns regarding this allocation strategy, especially among educational institutions. Some may argue that relying heavily on estimates of eligible adults may not accurately reflect the needs of all communities, potentially overlooking areas with fewer but highly engaged students. Additionally, the impact of federal guidelines set aside for administration and special projects has not been clearly defined, which might lead to confusion about the distribution of funds and oversight responsibilities.

Companion Bills

TX SB774

Identical Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2214

Relating to the allocation of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds.

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 HB8

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

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX HB1602

Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.

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 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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.