SRC-LBB H.B. 453 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 453
78R532 SGA-DBy: Villarreal (Shapleigh)
Business & Commerce
5/19/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The 77th Texas Legislature established the T.E.A.C.H. program to promote
recruitment and retention of teachers.  H.B. 453 removes the name of the
program, while leaving the program intact. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.   Amends the heading to Section 302.0055, Labor Code, to read
as follows: 

 Sec. 302.0055.  PILOT PROGRAM.

SECTION 2.  Amends Sections 302.0055(a) and (e), Labor Code, as follows:

(a)  Removes the name given to the pilot program to assist teachers in
retaining employment in the field of child care.  Authorizes the Texas
Workforce Commission (TWC) to consult with nationally recognized early
childhood teacher pilot programs, in establishing and administering the
program. 

(e)  Requires TWC to submit a report to the governor and the legislature
regarding the status and results of the pilot program, not later than
December 1 of each year.  Makes a conforming change. 

SECTION 3.   Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.