Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB65

Caption

Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund for classroom teacher salary increases.

Impact

If enacted, HB 65 would allow for significant increases in teacher salaries, which is expected to enhance the financial well-being of educators and potentially attract more individuals to the teaching profession. By tying the distribution of funds to the number of classroom teachers in each district, it addresses the varying needs of districts based on their size and teacher count, promoting a more equitable funding model across different regions in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 65 proposes an appropriation of $1 billion from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund, aimed specifically at increasing the salaries of classroom teachers across Texas. This funding is intended to be distributed by the commissioner of education to school districts during the fiscal biennium commencing on September 1, 2017. The bill is designed to directly address teacher compensation, a critical issue in educational funding and teacher retention strategies within the state.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the funding source and the long-term implications of such an appropriation. Opponents might express concerns regarding the sustainability of funding teacher salaries through general revenue, particularly in light of fluctuating economic conditions. Additionally, there could be debates on whether the $1 billion allocation is sufficient to meet the needs of all districts or if it merely represents a temporary solution to a deeper issue regarding educational funding in Texas.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB192

Relating to the reimbursement of certain school district classroom teachers for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.

TX HB2485

Relating to mentors assigned to classroom teachers in public schools.

TX HB189

Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.

TX HB770

Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.

TX HB2438

Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.

TX HB108

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing fees.

TX SJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX HB1

General Appropriations Bill.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.