Bill: SB 826, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Education
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Positive |
Author(s)
Larry Taylor
Sponsor(s)
Dan Huberty
Bill Caption
Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses and mathematics courses in schools.
Fiscal Notes
From LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Currently, advanced English can only be taken by a student after they successfully complete English I, II, & III and an advanced mathematics course can only be taken after completing Algebra I and Geometry. This bill would remove the requirements that these prerequisites be taken before a student can take an advanced course in English or Mathematics.
Vote Recommendation Notes
By allowing greater flexibility in course sequencing, this legislation supports limited government and individual liberty. Should this be enacted, high school students will have more options to tailor their course load to their specific needs. We support SB 826.
