SRC-ARR, S.B. 724 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 724
By: Zaffirini
Education
8/9/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas offers certain statewide programs for teacher continuing
education that are targeted at specific groups.  S.B. 724 will authorize
the Texas Education Agency to contract with public and private entities for
continuing education programs.    

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 724 provides continuing education courses and programs
for public school educators. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 8.053, Education Code, to authorize a regional
education service center to contract with a public or private entity for
services under this subchapter, including the provision of continuing
education courses and programs for educators. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999.  

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.