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Texas House Bill HB3672

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3672

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of House Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation of an extracurricular community education grant program.

Impact

If enacted, HB 3672 would amend the Education Code to facilitate a structured approach for funding extracurricular programs. The legislation highlights the importance of community partnerships, encouraging collaboration between schools and local organizations. It aims to address several educational challenges by boosting student access to enrichment opportunities and reducing truancy rates. The bill also emphasizes the necessity of data collection and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the funded programs, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.

Summary

House Bill 3672 aims to establish an extracurricular community education grant program in Texas. This initiative is designed to assist eligible organizations in creating community education programs focused on enhancing academic performance through after-school and summer activities. The proposed programs could encompass a variety of areas, including art, music, community engagement, literacy, and health, targeting youth enrolled in schools. By providing funding for these programs, HB3672 seeks to foster student connections to their schools and communities, ultimately improving educational outcomes.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 3672 appears to be positive, especially among advocates for educational improvement and community development. Supporters believe that enhancing extracurricular opportunities will not only engage students academically but also support their overall well-being and development into productive adults. However, there may be concerns regarding the effective allocation of resources and the long-term sustainability of such programs, particularly in underserved communities.

Contention

Despite the general support, there are notable points of contention regarding resource distribution and the effectiveness of such grant programs. Opponents might raise questions about equity, specifically whether funds will be adequately distributed across various geographical areas to meet the needs of urban, rural, and suburban communities. Additionally, the emphasis on monitoring and evaluation, while crucial, raises concerns about the administrative burdens this might create for smaller organizations seeking funding.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: 251
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    • Section: 251
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    • Section: 251
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Latest TX HB3672 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB5261

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX SB1

Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

Similar Bills

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