Bill: HB 3748, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Marsha Farney
Bill Caption
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
Fiscal Notes
There is no significant fiscal implication to the State or local government.
Bill Analysis
HB 3748 would amend code to require theTexas Education Agency (TEA) to designate at
least one employee to act as a liaison regarding educational issues
related to students in foster care. The bill would require higher institutions to education to designate a liaison for current
and incoming students formerly in foster care. The bill would require a memorandum of
understanding between the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB) to exchange student information to evaluate
educational outcomes for students formerly in foster care.
Vote Recommendation Notes
The provisions of this bill neither affirm nor offend our liberty principles. For this reason, we remain neutral on HB 3748.
The second chamber sponsor is Senator West.
