Legislative Report
Some important bills and their stance in the Legislature.
| Vouchers HB3688/SB2741 | Would set up a voucher program for
private and religious schools |
Failed in Senate Committee | TEA Strongly Opposes |
| Teacher non-renewal change date
HB3772/SB3067 |
Changes date of notification
from 4-15 to 5-15 |
Passed and signed into law | TEA Didn't Oppose |
| Personal Leave Approval
HB3107/SB2630 |
Requires approval of director of Schools
for personal leave during in-service days |
Passed and signed into law | TEA didn't oppose amended
Bill |
| Teacher Code of Ethics
HB3130/SB2416 |
Places TEA's code of Ethics into state law | Passed Senate, awaiting vote on April 27 in House | TEA does not Oppose |
| Kindergarten Entrance Age
HB2820/SB3208 |
Would change Kindergarten start age to 5 before August 1st. | Failed House Education Subcommittee | TEA opposed due to funding reduction tied to Bill |
| Charter School Expansion
HB3869/SB3253 |
Would allow "at risk" student to attend a charter schoool | Deferred in House Education Subcommittee | TEA Opposes |
| Teacher Background Checks for Mental Illness
HB3875/SB3794 |
Would allow background check to include mental illness. | Senate votes April 26, pending in House Education Committee |