86R9051 KSD-D
By: Lucio III H.B. No. 4284
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission
provide certain employment information for secondary school
students.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 302.014, Labor Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) and amending Subsection (b) to read as
follows:
(a-1) The information provided under Subsection (a) must
also identify the regional workforce needs in each county or other
appropriate region and the industry certifications or other
workforce credentials necessary to meet those needs. The
commission shall consult local workforce development boards in
developing the information required under this subsection.
(b) The Texas Education Agency shall provide the
information obtained under Subsections [Subsection] (a) and (a-1)
to school districts for use in local planning and implementation of
career and technical education and training programs.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.