Bill Text: TX HB4594 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-22 - Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs [HB4594 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB4594-Introduced.html

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88R14439 MLH-D
By: Garcia H.B. No. 4594

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in
the state and programs of study offered at school districts and
institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment
on a military base.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Texas Education Agency, in coordination
with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, shall conduct a
study regarding the needs of Texas military bases, including:
(1) discussions on programs of study for the purposes
of Federal Perkins Alignment;
(2) a review of local options for requiring
independent school districts located near military bases in this
state to offer courses in programs of study to prepare high school
graduates for employment on a military base; and
(3) a review of the rulemaking authority for the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board and whether the board by rule
may require institutions of higher education located near military
bases in this state to offer courses in programs of study to prepare
students for employment on a military base.
(b) The Texas Education Agency shall, not later than
September 1, 2024, submit a report containing the agency's findings
from the study required under this Act to the governor, the
lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature.
(c) This Act expires January 1, 2025.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.