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Texas House Bill HB617

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB617

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Caption

Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.

Impact

The implementation of HB 617 is expected to have significant implications for state laws related to early childhood education. By instituting the Office of Early Learning, Texas aims to streamline its approach to prekindergarten programs, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering collaboration between multiple state agencies. This coordinated effort is anticipated to not only enhance the educational experience for children but also support families by improving access to quality early learning resources.

Summary

House Bill 617 is focused on the establishment of the Office of Early Learning within the Texas Education Agency. This bill outlines measures to coordinate early childhood learning programs, including prekindergarten, and aims to improve the quality and oversight of such programs. The proposed office is responsible for monitoring state funding, providing guidance to school districts, and facilitating partnerships with child-care centers. Furthermore, it aims to create a statewide system of early childhood care that brings together various agencies involved in child education and welfare.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support due to its focus on improving early childhood education in Texas, it may also face scrutiny regarding its execution and resource allocation. Critics may argue that establishing a new office could lead to bureaucratic complications and that more attention should be given to directly improving existing programs rather than creating new administrative structures. The balance between oversight and practical support for local prekindergarten initiatives will likely be a point of discussion among stakeholders in the education sector.

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Companion Bills

TX SB1123

Similar Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2114

Relating to the establishment of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Education Agency.

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 HB62

Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.

TX HB4469

Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.

TX HB4515

Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1727

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX SB1862

Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.

TX HB1520

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB3589

Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.

Similar Bills

TX SB1752

Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.

TX HB4

Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.

TX HB3887

Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.

TX SB1123

Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.

TX HB4469

Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.

TX HB2255

Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.

TX HB4515

Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB2282

Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.