By: Harris Davila H.B. No. 4622
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding
participation in certain career and technology programs.
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 CERTAIN CAREER PATHWAYS AND
OFFERINGS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. (a) The agency shall conduct a
study regarding the participation of students in applicable courses
and offerings related to the following:
(1) Mobility & Transportation;
(2) Healthcare;
(3) Skilled Trades and Construction;
(4) Manufacturing; and
(5) Information Technology.
(b) The study must identify:
(1) the demand for each above-listed industry at
entry-level positions according to each region of the state.
(2) how many students are currently enrolled in the
related course offerings listed in (a) and what, if any,
industry-based certifications were pursued by the students;
(3) how many students completed industry-based
certifications in the fields listed in (a);
(4) how many and which school districts offer programs
in the fields listed in (a);
(5) whether students entered the workforce in the
field of certification listed above or attended an institution of
higher education and where the specific student works or continues
their field of study at an institution of higher education;
(6) whether a student who enrolled in a field of study
listed in (a) after high school graduation, pursued a related
career in the job market or a relevant program at an institution of
higher education;
(7) the participation of students in middle school and
high school in career exploration pathways that are available in
their school district, if offered by the district;
(8) the list of postsecondary institutions for each
region of the state who offer fields of study related to those
listed in (a);
(9) the amount of funding necessary to ensure school
districts, the agency, and other applicable entities to continue to
collect information related to postsecondary and job market data.
SECTION 3. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. Not later than December
1, 2026, the agency shall submit a report to the legislature that
includes the results of the study conducted under Section 2 of this
Act and any associated recommendations.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2027.
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, 2025.