Bill

SB 522

86(R) - 2019
Senate Education
House Public Education
Senate Education
House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Co-Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Bill Caption

Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 522 would replace the term "functionally blind" with language that more closely mirrors federal law. A visually impaired student would not need to take braille lessons if their admission, review, and dismissal committee determined that braille is not needed for the student. That determination would need to be backed by an evaluation of the student's appropriate literacy media and literacy skills, as well as the student's current and future instructional needs. Braille would have to be taught by teachers certified to teach visually impaired students. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 522 because it does not significantly affect our liberty principles.