85R11972 KJE-F
By: Howard H.B. No. 2155
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between
a school district and a public institution of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 28, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 28.0141 to read as follows:
Sec. 28.0141. COLLEGE READINESS MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING. (a) In this section, "institution of higher
education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b) Each school district shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding with at least one institution of higher education to
coordinate efforts in ensuring students are prepared for
postsecondary education opportunities. A memorandum of
understanding must:
(1) provide for joint professional development
opportunities for school counselors and academic advisors to
promote collaboration and support the creation of common practices
and terminology relating to college readiness;
(2) identify the pathways between the endorsements
under Section 28.025(c-1) that are available to students in the
district and degree programs and fields of study relating to those
endorsements that are available at the institution;
(3) develop tools based on the pathways identified
under Subdivision (2) for school counselors and academic advisors
to assist students in selecting a suitable program of study; and
(4) identify opportunities to increase the cost
efficiency and coordination of related programs in areas that
include the following:
(A) technology;
(B) facilities and equipment;
(C) dual credit course staffing and
certification; and
(D) transportation.
SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2017-2018
school year.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2017.