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Texas Senate Bill SB1125

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1125

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/16/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/21/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.

Impact

The bill amends the Education Code to enhance the existing requirements for transition planning. School districts are required to designate specialists for transition and employment services who possess the requisite expertise. This ensures that stakeholders are well-equipped to support students through their transition journeys. Furthermore, the bill introduces a performance-based monitoring analysis system intended to track and improve the transitions of students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into post-school settings.

Summary

Senate Bill 1125 focuses on enhancing transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs in Texas. The bill mandates that transition planning for students must commence at the age of 14 to ensure a smoother shift into life after high school. It aims to ensure comprehensive planning that includes involvement from the student, parent, and educational professionals, thereby developing a tailored support system for each student’s path to independence and community participation.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB1125 may arise regarding the allocation of resources to implement these provisions effectively. Some stakeholders might express concerns about the financial impact on local education agencies, particularly in terms of hiring qualified personnel and developing comprehensive transition and employment manuals. Others may raise concerns regarding the adequacy of the proposed monitoring systems in reflecting the true success of transition outcomes in a population that requires specialized support.

Overall_note

SB1125 represents a proactive approach to addressing the needs of students in special education by establishing a clear framework for transition planning and employment services. Its implications, if effectively enforced, could significantly improve post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities, aligning Texas education standards with best practices in transition services.

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Companion Bills

TX HB3614

Identical Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.

Previously Filed As

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB5216

Relating to the behavioral management of a student enrolled in a special education program of a school district.

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 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 HB1626

Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

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 HB133

Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.

TX SB1610

Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.

TX HB166

Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.

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