TX
Texas House Bill HB826

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB826

Filed
 
Introduced
1/24/11  
Out of House Committee
4/27/11  
Voted on by House
5/6/11  
Refer
2/23/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/11  
Report Pass
4/26/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/23/11  
Engrossed
5/6/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/9/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/19/11  
Enrolled
5/24/11  
Enrolled
5/24/11  
Passed
6/17/11  

Caption

Relating to facilitating the enrollment in or transfer to a public school district of a student in the conservatorship of the state.

Impact

By ensuring the appointment of a dedicated staff member in each district, the bill aims to reduce barriers that children in the state's conservatorship encounter when transferring schools. Given the transient nature of many children in foster care, this legislation seeks to promote educational stability and continuity. This potentially transformative impact on the educational experience for foster children can lead to improved academic outcomes and social integration.

Summary

House Bill 826 aims to streamline the enrollment process for students in the conservatorship of the state into public school districts. The bill mandates that each school district appoint at least one liaison officer whose primary responsibility will be to facilitate and assist these students in the enrollment or transfer process. This initiative is directed towards addressing the unique challenges that foster children face in accessing consistent educational opportunities due to their circumstances.

Contention

While the bill has received bipartisan support for its intentions, discussions around it may reflect varied perspectives regarding implementation costs and resource allocation. Critics might raise concerns about the ability of school districts to adequately fund and support the positions of liaison officers, potentially leading to disparities in the effectiveness of the program across different districts. Ensuring that all districts are equally capable of providing these resources could be a focal point for future legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB418

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX SB29

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX SB1772

Relating to certain student records concerning a threat assessment of a child required on the child's enrollment in a public school or on the child's transfer from one school district to another school district.

TX SB1631

Relating to certain student records required on a child's enrollment in a public school or on a child's transfer from one school district to another school district.

TX HB4148

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX HB1681

Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB201

Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of students transported from a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a mental health emergency detention.

TX HB516

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.

TX HB2673

Relating to requirements for the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

TX HB4460

Relating to the transfer for an athletic participation purpose of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.