Bill: SB 560, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Education

Companion Bill

HB 2258

Vote Recommendation

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Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Co-Author(s)

César J Blanco

Bill Caption

Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 560 would require the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, to develop a strategic plan that sets tangible goals and establishes timelines to increase the number of educators certified in bilingual education and other similar priorities to improve the quality bilingual instruction. This plan would be submitted to the legislature no later than December 1, 2022.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral toward SB 560.


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