Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school health and safety fund to provide financial support for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state.
Impact
The implementation of HJR124 would have significant implications for state funding and legislation concerning public education. By creating a dedicated fund, the bill seeks to ensure that financial support for student well-being and school safety is prioritized and safeguarded within the state budget. Additionally, the bill may lead to the development of new projects aimed at meeting health and safety standards as set by the Texas Education Agency. This could include enhancements in facilities, health services, and safety protocols that directly benefit students across Texas.
Summary
HJR124 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the state school health and safety fund in Texas, aimed at providing financial resources to enhance the physical and mental health of public school students and improve the safety of public schools. This fund would operate outside the state general revenue fund and would be overseen by the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation, ensuring dedicated financial support for educational health and safety projects. The fund's establishment reflects a growing recognition of the importance of mental health and safety in educational settings, particularly following recent public health challenges and safety concerns in schools.
Contention
While the intention behind HJR124 is widely viewed as supportive of student welfare, potential points of contention could arise regarding the distribution and management of the fund. Critics may raise concerns about whether the fund’s allocation will be equitable across different districts, especially in underfunded areas. Furthermore, there may be debates surrounding the extent of regulations that accompany the use of these funds and how effectively state oversight can address local needs. Opponents might argue that without adequate guidelines, the funds could be mismanaged or insufficiently directed toward the most pressing issues in public school health and safety.
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Relating to funding for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state; authorizing a fee.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the safety of public schools in this state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.