LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2017 TO: Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3044 by Huberty (Relating to educator preparation programs.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Education Code to allow school districts to employ a candidate for certification as a teacher of record under certain field-based experience requirements. The bill would allow the candidate to complete the 15 hour minimum requirement either after the candidate's admission to an EPP or during the two years preceding admission. The bill would allow the field-based experience requirement to be satisfied by observing an active teacher certified by this state, or by serving as a substitute teacher or teacher's aide. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.The Texas Education Agency indicates any costs associated with the provisions of the bill can be accomplished with existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, THo, AW LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2017 TO: Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3044 by Huberty (Relating to educator preparation programs.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3044 by Huberty (Relating to educator preparation programs.), As Introduced Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3044 by Huberty (Relating to educator preparation programs.), As Introduced HB3044 by Huberty (Relating to educator preparation programs.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Education Code to allow school districts to employ a candidate for certification as a teacher of record under certain field-based experience requirements. The bill would allow the candidate to complete the 15 hour minimum requirement either after the candidate's admission to an EPP or during the two years preceding admission. The bill would allow the field-based experience requirement to be satisfied by observing an active teacher certified by this state, or by serving as a substitute teacher or teacher's aide. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.The Texas Education Agency indicates any costs associated with the provisions of the bill can be accomplished with existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 701 Texas Education Agency 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, THo, AW UP, THo, AW