Bill: HB 3706, 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
Yes Neutral Neutral Positive Positive 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

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