SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, reported favorably 5/7/2009

SB 451 has been reported favorably out of the House Public Education Committee.

Companion Bill: HB 511

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, scheduled for public hearing 5/5/2009

SB 451 will be heard by the House Committee on Public Education on 5/5/2009. The hearing will take place upon the final adjourn of the House in room E2.036.

Companion Bill: HB 511

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, referred to House committee 4/14/2009

SB 451 has been referred to the House Committee on Public Education.

Companion Bill: HB 511

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, received by the House 4/1/2009

SB 451 has been received by the House.

Companion Bill: HB 511

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 2021, relating to creating the Texas Early Learning Council, referred to committee 3/24/2009

SB 2021, authored by Senator Watson, amends the Texas Human Resources Code and authorizes the creation of the Texas Early Learning Council.

SB 2021 has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB2021

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, passed the Senate 3/31/2009

SB 451 has passed the Senate.

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, reported favorably out of committee 3/25/2009

SB 451 has been reported favorably out of committee.

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, scheduled for public hearing on 3/24/2009

SB 451 was heard in the Senate Education Committee on 3/12/2009 and is being heard again.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, is scheduled for public hearing on 3/12/2009

SB 451 has been scheduled for a public hearing.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

SB 451, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, referred to committee on 2/17/2009

SB 451 has been referred to the Senate committee on Education.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB451

HB 615..the right of.. a parent of a child..in spec. ed. to take time off..to meet w/persons affecting the education..., referred to committe 2/18/09

HB 615 has been referred to the House Committee on Business and Industry

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00615I.htm

SB 100, relating...to...teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities, referred to Committee, 02/10/09

SB 100: Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities, referred to Senate Sub Committee on Education.

FULL TEXT: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/SB00100I.htm

SB 451, related to staff development requirements in public schools, filed 1/9/09

HB 451, authored by Senator Leticia Van de Putte, amends the Texas Education Code adding sections modifying existing training criteria and adding sections related to school district training requirements related to issues of conflict resolution and discipline of students with disabilities and targeting educators who work outside of the area of Special Education. Companion to HB 511 by Patrick.

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/SB00451I.htm

HB 716, relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities, filled 1/22/09

HB 716, authored by Representative Debbie Riddle, amends the Texas Education Code the creation of a scholarship program for students with disabilities. Funding is authorized under Texas Education Code Section 42.151. , HB 716 establishes student eligibility, criteria for school qualification, admissions for students, disbursement procedures, and school accountability.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00716I.htm

HB 615...the right of... a parent of a child... in spec. ed. to take time off... to meet w/...persons affecting the education of the child, filed 1/14

HB 615, relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.

HB 615, authored by Representative Sylvester Turner, amends the Texas Labor Code to establish the rights of a parent guaranteeing leave time when meeting with persons involved in the care and education of a child enrolled in a special education program.

Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00615I.htm

HB 511, relating to staff development requirements in public schools, filed 1/8/09

HB 511, authored by Representative Diane Patrick, amends the Texas Education Code adding sections modifying existing training criteria and adding sections related to school district training requirements related to issues of conflict resolution and discipline of students with disabilities and targeting educators who work outside of the area of Special Education. Companion to SB 451 by Van de Putte.


Full Text: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00511I.htm

SB 100, relating to professional development..for...teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities, filed 11/10/08

SB 100, authored by Senator Lucio et al amends the Texas Education Code and authorizes the establishment of a Professional Development Institute for the Education of Students with Disabilities.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/SB00100I.htm

SB 183, relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities, filed 11/10/08

SB 183, authored by Senator Williams, amends the Texas Education Code and establishes the School Choice Program for Students with Disabilities establishing criteria for selecting schools, funding, assessment of student progress and qualification of participating schools.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/SB00183I.htm