TX
Texas Senate Bill SB2687

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2687

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Caption

Relating to establishing the Child-Care Professional Pathway program.

Impact

Once implemented, the bill would positively influence state laws regarding education and workforce development. It mandates that courses under this program be offered at no cost to students, supporting greater access to higher education for individuals from varied economic backgrounds. Additionally, by allowing the substitution of certain credits for high school graduation, the bill encourages educational flexibility and better prepares students for immediate employment in the child care field upon graduation. The emphasis on dual enrollment promotes a seamless transition into post-secondary education while addressing the pressing need for a skilled child care workforce.

Summary

SB2687 aims to establish the Child-Care Professional Pathway program, which seeks to provide opportunities for students in Texas to earn a high school diploma alongside a professional certification or associate degree related to child care. This program is designed to facilitate partnerships between school districts or open-enrollment charter schools and institutions of higher education, creating a pathway that integrates academic and vocational training for students, specifically targeting those in grades 11 and 12. The goal is to enhance the workforce preparedness of students in the child care sector, which is essential given the ongoing demands for qualified professionals in early childhood education.

Contention

While proponents argue that SB2687 will effectively bridge educational gaps and foster a new generation of early childhood educators, concerns may arise regarding the implementation and funding of such programs. Questions about how these partnerships will be structured and whether they will be equitable across diverse school districts could lead to discussions among stakeholders. Additionally, the effectiveness of the training and job placement rates associated with the certification programs may be evaluated post-implementation to ensure the objectives of the bill are being met.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX SB2687 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX HB4980

Identical Relating to establishing the Child-Care Professional Pathway program.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2209

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

TX SB992

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the 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 HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

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 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 HB174

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB75

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1539

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

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