Bill: SB 1152, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Education
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Author(s)
Jose Menendez
Bill Caption
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard.
Fiscal Notes
From the Legislative Budget Board: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1152 would amend the Education Code to require a school district to excuse a student who is 17 years of age or older from school to pursue enlistment in a branch of the U.S. armed forces or Texas National Guard for no more than four days.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our individual liberty and personal responsibility principles by allowing an individual to make a life and career advancing decision without suffering unnecessary adverse academic consequences. We support SB 1152.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations