Bill
HB 3706
85(R) - 2017
House Public Education
Senate Education
House Public Education
Senate Education
Education
Labor
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Eddie Lucio III
Sponsor(s)
Eddie Lucio Jr.
Bill Caption
Relating to certain alternative education programs designed to
address workforce development needs for at risk students.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would allow alternative education and dropout recovery programs to include internet based programs that will lead to job certification or a high school diploma.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 3706 would allow school districts to use non-traditional alternative education methods in order to educate at risk youth. This affirms our principle of limited government and personal responsibility; therefore we support this bill.
Organizations Supporting
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas Association of Business
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Business Leadership Council
United Way