Bill: HB 1553, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Public Education
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Education
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
J.M. Lozano
Sponsor(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Bill Caption
Relating to permitting a school district that has failed to satisfy
performance standards to partner with an institution of higher
education to improve district performance.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would allow failing school districts to partner with institutions of higher education for assistance in raising their accountability rating.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Allowing districts to partner with higher education institutions to improve their academic performance seems like a reasonable change that is likely to benefit the education system as a whole. However, this bill does not have a direct connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.