Bill: SB 1276, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Education

2nd Chamber Committee

House Higher Education

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Beverly Powell

Sponsor(s)

John Frullo

Bill Caption

Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1276 would require agreements between a school district and a public institution of higher education to include common advising strategies and terminology regarding dual course classes, provide for the alignment of transcript endorsements between the school district and courses provided by the institution, and for counselors and students and their families to identify tools that help select endorsements. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 1276 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles. 

Organizations Supporting

Dow Chemical Company
League of Women Voters of Texas
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Business Leadership Council
Texas Chemical Council

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