S.B. No. 2038
AN ACT
relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding
occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Labor Code, is
amended by adding Section 352.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 352.060. REPORT REGARDING OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES. (a) The commission shall prepare a report that
identifies:
(1) potential funding sources for occupational skills
training programs for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities; and
(2) specific occupations in high-demand industries in
this state for which a postsecondary certification, occupational
license, or other workforce credential is required and that may be
appropriate for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
(b) Not later than November 1, 2020, the commission shall:
(1) publish the report in a prominent location on the
commission's Internet website; and
(2) submit a copy of the report to each legislative
standing committee with jurisdiction over workforce development or
vocational rehabilitative services.
(c) This section expires September 1, 2021.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2038 passed the Senate on
April 23, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2038 passed the House on
May 14, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 141, Nays 0,
two present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor