LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 24, 2021 TO: Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1590 by Bettencourt (Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that the costs associated with the bill's provisions relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactVirtual field-based experiences and observations will reduce costs for educator preparation programs run by local government entities. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, LBO, SL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 24, 2021 TO: Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1590 by Bettencourt (Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1590 by Bettencourt (Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.), As Passed 2nd House Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1590 by Bettencourt (Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.), As Passed 2nd House SB1590 by Bettencourt (Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that the costs associated with the bill's provisions relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact Virtual field-based experiences and observations will reduce costs for educator preparation programs run by local government entities. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, LBO, SL JMc, LBO, SL