Amend HB 704 (Senate Committee Printing) as follows:
      (1)  On page 3, line 28, add a new Section 3 and insert the
following:
      "Sec. 21.612.  TEACHER REWARD (a)  The agency may establish
statewide initiatives for teacher reward activities, including
activities designed to improve teacher recruitment, retention, and
recognition.  The agency may coordinate with other agencies to
recognize and promote the teaching profession.
      (b)  The agency may use any available revenue, including
legislative appropriation, and may solicit and accept and accept
gifts, grants, and donations to support initiatives under this
section."