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Texas Senate Bill SB1210

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1210

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools.

Impact

The newly created advisory committee will be tasked with examining various aspects of special education services, including the access procedures for students, the process for admission, review, and dismissal, agency complaint procedures, training and resources pertaining to traumatic brain injury, and qualification requirements for teaching aides in special education programs. This thorough examination aims to identify strengths and weaknesses within the current education system, ultimately leading to informed recommendations for improvements.

Summary

Senate Bill 1210 is focused on the establishment of an advisory committee dedicated to reviewing special education programs available in public schools across Texas. This bill outlines the formation of a committee composed of twelve members who will be appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives. Among these members, there is a specific requirement that at least two individuals must have direct experience related to children receiving special education services, ensuring that the committee's composition is both relevant and empathetic to the needs of these students.

Contention

One point of potential contention could arise from the composition of the committee and the effectiveness of its recommendations. Stakeholders, including educators and parents, may hold differing opinions on who should be represented in such committees and how their findings should influence policy changes. Additionally, while the intention is to strengthen special education services, the bill stipulates that the committee will only exist until September 1, 2018, thereby raising questions about the sustainability and long-term impact of any recommendations resulting from the committee's review.

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 SB1664

Relating to the establishment of the school safety technical advisory committee and the school safety accountability program.

TX HB2060

Relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council.

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 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 HB4112

Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

TX HB931

Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.

TX HB4322

Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee.

TX SB1154

Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.

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