Relating to providing training in personal financial literacy instruction for public school teachers.
Impact
If passed, SB199 would require regional education service centers to deliver training relating to personal financial literacy as part of their core services. This could lead to significant changes in how financial education is incorporated into the Texas public school system. By providing teachers with this training, the bill seeks to enhance the overall educational framework and ensure that financial literacy becomes an integral part of the curriculum.
Summary
SB199, introduced by Senator Shapleigh, focuses on enhancing the financial literacy of public school teachers in Texas by mandating training programs. Specifically, the bill amends Section 8.051(d) of the Education Code to include instruction in personal financial literacy as a requirement for educators. This initiative aims to equip teachers with essential knowledge and skills that they can instill in their students, ultimately fostering a more financially aware youth population.
Contention
While SB199 does aim to improve the educational standards by providing teachers the tools necessary for effective instruction in financial literacy, there may be points of contention regarding the allocation of resources for such training programs. Some stakeholders could argue against the necessity of state-mandated financial literacy training, questioning whether it should be the responsibility of the schools or if alternative methods should be employed. Opponents may also raise concerns about the costs involved in training implementation, especially considering budget constraints faced by many school districts.
Relating to teacher literacy achievement academies and the requirement for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a teacher literacy achievement academy.
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.
Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
Relating to accelerated and supplemental instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments and access to criminal history record information for certain tutors providing that instruction.
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.
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.