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Texas Senate Bill SB192

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB192

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a grant program to reimburse public schools for certain costs associated with hiring retired teachers.

Impact

By implementing SB192, the Texas legislative body aims to facilitate the hiring of retired teachers, which may alleviate teacher shortages in certain districts and enhance educational outcomes for students. The bill seeks to direct funds in a way that prioritizes hiring for critical teaching roles, such as those involving special education and bilingual education. This legislation is expected to have a significant impact starting with the 2025-2026 school year, indicating a shift toward more resourceful staffing solutions in Texas public schools.

Summary

SB192 establishes a grant program aimed at reimbursing public schools in Texas for costs associated with hiring retired teachers. Focusing particularly on teachers who retired before September 1, 2024, the program will enable school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and specialized educational institutions to mitigate the financial impacts of hiring retired educators, especially in high-need areas such as special education and bilingual education. The Texas commissioner will oversee the administration of this program using appropriated funds available for the initiative.

Contention

While supporters of SB192 assert that the bill will address pressing staffing challenges faced by public schools and improve educational support for students requiring specialized instruction, potential concerns regarding funding limitations and scope may arise. If demand for the grants exceeds available appropriations, there may be debates over the criteria used for prioritizing fund allocation among eligible schools. Additionally, setting eligibility criteria, such as geographical area or subject matter expertise, could lead to contention over which schools and students receive priority.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 21. Educators
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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 SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB192

Relating to the reimbursement of certain school district classroom teachers for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.

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