Bill

SB 1557

86(R) - 2019
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House Public Education
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Bill Caption

Relating to military-connected students, including providing a designation for certain school district campuses that take actions to assist those students. 

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1557 would establish Purple Star campuses for certain campuses that apply and qualify. To qualify, the school must have a designated staff member as military liaison, maintain on their website resources for military connected students, maintain a transition program led by students, and offer professional development for staff members in relation to military-connected students. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1557 because it does not affect our liberty principles.