Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1497

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/14/11  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the allocation of certain federal career and technical education funds.

Impact

The passage of HB 1497 would create a more structured approach to funding career and technical education within Texas. By specifying the minimum percentage of federal funds that must be allocated to postsecondary and adult education initiatives, the bill seeks to strengthen vocational training programs and prepare individuals for the workforce. This could potentially lead to an increase in skilled labor in the state, addressing workforce skill gaps and meeting the demands of employers in various industries.

Summary

House Bill 1497 proposes amendments to the allocation of federal funds related to career and technical education. Specifically, it focuses on the distribution of federal resources provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. The bill mandates that at least 40 percent of any federal funds allocated by the State Board for Career and Technology Education must be directed toward supporting career and technical education at the postsecondary or adult level. This allocation is designed to enhance educational opportunities and promote skill development in various trades.

Contention

While the bill appears to promote vocational training, some stakeholders may express concerns regarding the impact on institutions that may not receive the necessary funding to support other educational programs. Questions may arise as to whether the emphasis on career and technical education could detract from funding for traditional academic programs at the postsecondary level. Additionally, discussions around the effectiveness of allocating funds in this manner could lead to debates on the appropriate balance between vocational training and broader educational initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2046

Relating to eligibility to receive certain federal funding for postsecondary career and technology education distributed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TX SJR81

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

TX HJR201

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

TX HB4411

Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.

TX HB2214

Relating to the allocation of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds.

TX HB621

Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders.

TX HB2639

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.

TX HB4443

Relating to the allocation of certain federal money provided under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.