LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 3, 2017 TO: Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the State Board of Education to develop and implement an Advanced Computer Science Program under which students could complete an advanced mathematics or advanced science credit required for graduation by successfully completing an advanced computer science course. Under the program created by the bill, school districts would implement rigorous standards for computer science courses focused on the creation and use of software and computing technologies.The Texas Education Agency estimates minimal costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. School district participation would be voluntary. Source Agencies:701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, AW, THo, AM, JBi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 3, 2017
TO: Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Engrossed
Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Engrossed
HB728 by Guerra (Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the State Board of Education to develop and implement an Advanced Computer Science Program under which students could complete an advanced mathematics or advanced science credit required for graduation by successfully completing an advanced computer science course. Under the program created by the bill, school districts would implement rigorous standards for computer science courses focused on the creation and use of software and computing technologies.The Texas Education Agency estimates minimal costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. School district participation would be voluntary.
Source Agencies: 701 Texas Education Agency
701 Texas Education Agency
LBB Staff: UP, AW, THo, AM, JBi
UP, AW, THo, AM, JBi