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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for |
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programs that build certain social and emotional skills. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 48.104(j-1), Education Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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(j-1) In addition to other purposes for which funds |
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allocated under this section may be used, those funds may also be |
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used to: |
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(1) provide child-care services or assistance with |
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child-care expenses for students at risk of dropping out of school |
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under[, as described by] Section 29.081(d) because the students are |
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parents [29.081(d)(5)]; [or] |
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(2) pay the costs associated with services provided |
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through a life skills program in accordance with Sections |
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29.085(b)(1) and (3)-(7); or |
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(3) provide programs that build skills related to |
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managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive |
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relationships, and making responsible decisions. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |