Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
Impact
The establishment of the Correctional Management Institute is intended to support the professional development of criminal justice personnel by offering various training programs. The bill specifies that participation costs for residents of Texas will be funded through the Correctional Management Institute of Texas and Criminal Justice Center Account, making the training accessible for local participants. For those who are not Texas residents, the university president will set reasonable charges for participation.
Summary
SB1313 seeks to establish the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University. This institute is focused on providing training and professional development for criminal justice professionals, helping to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. With the headquarters located at Sam Houston State University, the institute will operate under the supervision and direction of the university's president, who is granted the authority to establish rules pertaining to the institute's operations and training programs.
Contention
One point of discussion around SB1313 may arise from how the institute is funded and the implications of any fee-based training programs that might take financial resources away from public funding. The ability of the institute to provide additional programming using non-appropriated funds could lead to debates about the prioritization of resources within the criminal justice education system. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding the effectiveness and reach of the training programs, depending on the extent to which individuals choose to participate.
Notable_points
The bill emphasizes the role of Sam Houston State University in expanding educational opportunities for criminal justice professionals, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for specialized training in this field. By allowing the generation of revenue through non-appropriated means, the bill aims to ensure the sustainability of training programs while addressing the demand for skilled professionals in Texas's criminal justice system.
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.
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.
Relating to the eligibility of Sam Houston State University to receive formula funding for the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.
Relating to the eligibility of Sam Houston State University to receive formula funding for the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.