HB 342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1614 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to teacher requirements for high quality prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the operation of free prekindergarten programs by certain school districts and to the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3318 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children enrolled in a special education program for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the incentive for public schools that provide additional instructional days for certain students and the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 5109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the funding of prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 5267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1977 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of certain children enrolled in a special education program for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the funding of prekindergarten.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 44 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Filed
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 53 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Filed
| Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 40 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
SB 55 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
SB 12 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 725 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | JACE'S LAW | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1793 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1960 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOSTER CARE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2081 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Elections--School District | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LITERACY | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain information regarding prekindergarten programs provided by or on behalf of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GAMBLING | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 36 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for prekindergarten programs at certain school districts that operate early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to class size limits and student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1679 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2361 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 196 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that provide only prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to enrollment of a student in a prekindergarten program offered by a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 484 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 534 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Science & Technology
SB 724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2089 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 140 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 210 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 232 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to information reported by a public school district regarding prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 296 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BORDER | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to student eligibility for Foundation School Program benefits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2415 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that provide only prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to measures to ensure quality prekindergarten programs offered by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring certain school districts to offer district-funded or tuition-supported prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2886 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance universal, high quality, prekindergarten education programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STATE CENTER FOR | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1123 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1752 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1810 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 504 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Weapons
HB 573 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1122 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2108 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
SB 75 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 76 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 681 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
SB 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 761 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to elimination of certain requirements for increasing community awareness of prekindergarten programs offered by or in partnership with school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to using Foundation School Program funding to implement the Texas School Ready Program at certain providers of private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 22 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance and prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 857 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 326 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1001 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1241 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to student/teacher ratios and class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1877 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to physical activity requirements for students enrolled in public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1891 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2590 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of a prekindergarten or kindergarten student who is retained at the request of the student's parent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | KINDERGARTEN | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3192 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3647 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 773 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2003 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 134 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 135 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 170 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 251 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 296 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 332 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the exemption for certain educational facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Public Health
Returned to committee
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 406 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to license requirements for preschool and after-school programs operated by public or private schools.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain educationally disadvantaged students to attend free prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | FOSTER CARE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FOSTER CARE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1912 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | YOUTH CAMPS
HB 2941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HR 2878 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 218.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 50 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to early childhood education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TX ADV COUNCIL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 52 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 113 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FOSTER CARE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 218 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to licensing and inspection requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 264 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 335 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility to attend prekindergarten classes of a child under the care of a grandparent who has been appointed managing conservator of the child.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 895 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 400 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the provision of voluntary prekindergarten classes for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 403 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to voluntary prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to exemptions from the requirement for a school district to operate a prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 745 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to free prekindergarten programs for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for enrollment in public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1272 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to certain requirements for prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1277 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2327 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the blue ribbon task force on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2605 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility of children with learning disabilities for free public prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3211 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 23 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to subsidized child-care services and early childhood care and education program coordination.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Human Services--Child Services | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 596 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sparsity adjustment under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 606 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 90 79-3 (2006)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 25 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 107 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1017 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--Workforce Development | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2060 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HOMELESS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 30 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 31 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 76 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the provision of subsidized child-care services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 523 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--Workforce Development | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 420 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to standards that must be met by school district prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 605 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1348 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a grant program for local workforce development boards to design and implement child-care demonstration projects.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Labor--Workforce Development | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1570 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2707 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2910 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to using prekindergarten grants to educate students who qualify for a school district's Title I program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3164 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to standards for prekindergarten programs and coordination of resources among prekindergarten programs and other child-care programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3485 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to training for certain public school teachers and care givers in certain early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3550 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities, child-placing agencies, and family homes.
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Human Services--Child Services | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 172 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1293 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to coordination of services provided by Head Start and Early Head Start program providers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist teachers in retaining employment in the field of child care.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to training for certain public school teachers and care givers in certain early childhood programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 335 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prekindergarten program operated by the Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Early Childhood Center.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
HB 359 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to standards that must be met by school district prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1228 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the student/teacher ratio in public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1964 76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to certain state-adopted assessment instruments used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | READING & PRE-READING
HB 2133 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by school districts on a full-day basis.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3043 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to establishing a scholarship program and prekindergarten program to be funded from revenues of the state lottery.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | LOTTERIES | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1140 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | HOMELESS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 413 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to transportation for certain pupils in public school prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 91 70-2 (1987)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Relating to public school prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 340 69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1154 69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to prekindergarten classes in school districts in which equivalent federally funded programs are offered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1407 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 530 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 646 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 15 69-2 (1986)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 16 69-2 (1986)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1237 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to establish pilot early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 684 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to preschool programs for certain educationally handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 91 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education.
House: Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 777 62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the establishment of a division of early childhood education within the State Department of Education; providing for the certification of personnel in the field of early childhood education.
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1569 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to the creation of a Governor's Committee on Early Childhood Education.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1666 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 295 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 436 62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Division of Early Childhood Education within the Department of Education.
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 154 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HCR 142 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the Governor to return S.B. No. 28 to the Senate for correction.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Recall
HCR 164 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make corrections in S. B. No. 28 and S. B. No. 29.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 28 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special pilot program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 78 59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to a required preschool program for non-English speaking children as a part of the Minimum Foundation Program.
| Education--Bilingual | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 604 58-0 (1963)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to authorizing a special education program for preschool children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 969 57-0 (1961)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 194 57-0 (1961)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped; providing for instructional units; requiring the Texas Education Agency to develop the program and establish certification standards for teachers in such programs; providing for financing.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 51 56-0 (1959)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a pre-school instructional program for non-English speaking children.
| Education--Bilingual | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 612 56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to authorizing a special program for preschool children who have a hearing loss.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 267 56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing a special program for pre-school children who have a hearing loss.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 348 51-0 (1949)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to provide for the accreditation of nursery and kindergarten schools; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | KINDERGARTEN | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
