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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 156

House Author:  Raymond

Effective:  6-12-17

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini


            House Bill 156 amends the Education Code to establish a pilot program in certain public high schools, as designated by the Texas Education Agency, for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary alternative education programs or juvenile justice alternative education programs. The bill sets out student participation requirements, prescribes procedures, and provides for commissioner of education and school district reports relating to the pilot program.