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Texas House Bill HB3775

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3775

Caption

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

Impact

The legislation is designed to enhance collaborative efforts between health care practitioners and educational institutions that support children's literacy. Through the program, participating health care professionals are encouraged to engage with families during well-child examinations by providing books and resources that inspire reading at home. The initiative aims to ensure that diverse communities have access to quality literacy programs and resources, improving educational outcomes for children from different backgrounds.

Summary

House Bill 3775 proposes the establishment of a competitive grant program aimed at promoting early literacy in specific communities across Texas. This bill requires The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to administer the program, which will distribute grants for both the implementation of new literacy programs and the expansion of existing initiatives. The focus is on increasing literacy rates among young children, recognizing the critical role that early reading plays in long-term academic success and personal development.

Contention

Noteworthy points of contention surrounding HB 3775 may arise regarding the allocation of resources and the selection of communities eligible for funding. Critics may voice concerns over whether the grant process fairly represents the needs of underserved areas and whether sufficient oversight exists to manage the program and evaluate its effectiveness. Additionally, there are questions about how the program will be funded and the sustainability of the initiatives once the initial grants are awarded.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB24

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB4049

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX SB25

Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.

TX HB1898

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB1365

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

Similar Bills

TX SB1284

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB2879

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB429

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX SB382

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB2741

Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.

TX HB3461

Relating to transferring adult education and literacy programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from the Texas Education Agency.

TX SB307

Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.

DE HB203

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