Bill

SB 2244

86(R) - 2019
Senate Education
Senate Education

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Angela Paxton

Bill Caption

Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.


Fiscal Notes

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB2244, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($429,216) through the biennium ending August 31, 2021.

The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.


Bill Analysis

SB 2244 would allow students to enroll into courses on the state virtual school network. The bill would remove fees and certain restrictions on students. This bill would also establish a study on the effectiveness of digital learning in public schools and the partnerships between school districts and open enrollment charter schools that would be providing these services.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends supporting SB 2244 because it promotes our principles of personal responsibility, individual liberty, and limited government. Removing barriers of entry to online courses for students promotes personal responsibility and individual liberty. Conducting a study on the effectiveness of the virtual school network overall would be beneficial for limited government. 

Organizations Supporting

Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops
Texas Conservative Coalition
Texas Public Policy Foundation