SRC-AMY H.B. 469 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 469 78R3253 BDH-DBy: Berman (Deuell) Education 5/20/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Current law allows a representative of an alternative education program to be present at a hearing to place a child with a disability who has been expelled from a school into an alternative education program. H.B. 469 extends this legislation until September 1, 2005. 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 Section 37.004(g), Education Code, to provide that Subsections (e) and (f) expire September 1, 2005, rather than September 1, 2003. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.