78R7933 GWK-D

By:  Allen                                                        H.B. No. 1856



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the operations of the Windham School District.                    
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 19.004(c), Education Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
	(c)  The district shall:                                                       
		(1)  develop educational [and vocational training] 
programs specifically designed for persons eligible under Section 
19.005;  and
		(2)  coordinate educational programs and services in 
the department with those provided by other state agencies, by 
political subdivisions, and by persons who provide programs and 
services under contract.
	SECTION 2.  Section 19.005(a), Education Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
	(a)  Any person confined or imprisoned in the department who 
is not a high school graduate is eligible for programs or services 
under this chapter [paid for with money from the foundation school 
fund].  To the extent space is available, the district may also 
offer programs or services under this chapter [paid for with money 
from the foundation school fund] to persons confined or imprisoned 
in the department who are high school graduates.
	SECTION 3.  Section 19.010(a), Education Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
	(a)  The district shall propose, and the board shall adopt 
with any modification the board finds necessary, a strategic plan 
that includes:
		(1)  a mission statement relating to the goals and 
duties of the district under this chapter;
		(2)  goals to be met by the district in carrying out the 
mission stated;  and
		(3)  specific educational[, vocational training,] and 
counseling programs to be conducted by the district to meet the 
goals stated in the plan.
	SECTION 4.  The following provisions of the Education Code 
are repealed:     
		(1)  Sections 19.007(b) and (c); and                                          
		(2)  Sections 19.008 and 19.011.                                              
	SECTION 5.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.