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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 861

House Author:  Patrick, Diane

Effective:  5-12-11

Senate Sponsor:  Davis


            House Bill 861 amends the Education Code to require at least one member of the continuing advisory committee for special education services appointed by the governor under federal law to be a director of special education programs for a school district or for a shared services arrangement of multiple school districts. The bill requires the governor, not later than February 1, 2013, to appoint a member to the continuing advisory committee as necessary to ensure that the committee's composition complies with this requirement.