Bill: SB 232, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Education

2nd Chamber Committee

House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Jose Menendez

Co-Author(s)

Nathan Johnson

Bill Caption

Relating to parental notification by a school district regarding high school graduation requirements.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 232 would require school districts to notify parents or parental guardians of students in the ninth grade or above that students are not required to take Algebra II to graduate high school. The notification must also include the potential negative consequences of not taking Algebra II such as reducing chances for college admission or becoming ineligible to receive certain financial assistance.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 232 because it does not impact our principles.

Organizations Supporting

League of Women Voters of Texas

Source URL (retrieved on 04/24/2024 11:04 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/86r/sb232?print_view=true