Bill: HB 999, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Public Education

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Education

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Diego Bernal
Ryan Guillen
Jarred Patterson

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Co-Sponsor(s)

Royce West

Bill Caption

Relating to the use of individual graduation committees for certain high school students.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 999 would authorize an individual graduation committee (IGC) to determine a high school senior's eligibility for graduation without considering the student's end-of-course test performance for the class of 2021-2022. Additionally, the bill amends current law relating to the use of individual graduation committees for certain high school students.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 999 on the principles of limited government and individual liberty. COVID19 has created exceptional circumstances for students. While we are concerned about the potential for graduating students who have not successfully met the graduation requirements, this bill rightly places the decision for these students in local hands.


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