88R10459 PRL-D
By: Vo H.B. No. 3348
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on Asian American
and Pacific Islander students enrolled in public schools.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "agency" means the
Texas Education Agency.
SECTION 2. STUDY REGARDING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC
ISLANDER STUDENTS. (a) The agency shall conduct a study regarding
students enrolled in public primary and secondary schools in this
state that identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander.
(b) The study must:
(1) identify the number of students enrolled in public
primary and secondary schools that identify as Asian American or
Pacific Islander and assess the students' English language
abilities;
(2) identify any areas in which the needs of Asian
American or Pacific Islander students are not addressed; and
(3) assess whether schools are allocated sufficient
resources to address the needs of Asian American or Pacific
Islander students.
(c) In conducting the study, the agency may solicit input
from parents or guardians, students, teachers, administrators, and
school support staff.
SECTION 3. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. Not later than December
1, 2024, the agency shall prepare and submit to the legislature a
report on the results of the study conducted under Section 2 of this
Act and any recommendations for legislative or other action.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION OF ACT. This Act expires September 1,
2025.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.