SRC-AXB S.B. 1391 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1391
By: Shapleigh
Human Services
6/28/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, allocation formulas for the disbursement of federal child care
funds to Local Workforce Development Areas do not require the inclusion of
poverty statistics.  Because federal child care money is targeted to help
Texas' neediest children, poverty rates should be included with population
statistics in child care allocation formulas.  S.B. 1391 sets forth
provisions for the review by the Texas Workforce Commission of the
allocation of certain funds for child care services 

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 1391 sets forth provisions for the review by the Texas
Workforce Commission of the allocation of certain funds for child care
services. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  REVIEW OF CHILD CARE ALLOCATION FORMULAS.  Requires the Texas
Workforce Commission (TWC) to conduct a review of the child care allocation
formulas to compare TWC's current system with a system that emphasizes
funding areas with the greatest need for services.  Sets forth required
evaluation procedures for TWC.  Sets forth matters which require TWC's
determination.  Requires TWC to propose methods that address allocation
inequities identified by the review.  Requires TWC to identify programs
under its jurisdiction which do not consider poverty-based measures in
their allocation process.  Requires TWC to report required findings and
recommendations to certain entities by November 1, 2000.  Sets forth
requirements for the recommendations. 

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.