Bill: SB 1873, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Education
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Education
Companion Bill
HB 3606
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Sponsor(s)
Terry Wilson
Bill Caption
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1873 would require the State Board of Education to publish a report on physical education classes using data received from school districts. The report would be required to include a number of specific pieces of information including the number of physical education classes offered at each campus in the district, the ratio of students enrolled in physical education classes compared to overall enrollment, whether the district allows modifications or accommodations that allow physical education courses to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities, and other related information. This information must be published within a year of the data being collected.
Vote Recommendation Notes
It seems likely that this report would lead to future legislation proposing new physical education related state mandates on local school districts which we would likely oppose. However, we do remain neutral on the reporting requirement itself as it does not affect our liberty principles.
