BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 606
79R5461 SLO-F By: Seliger, Van de Putte
AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Current law imposes a limit of 22 students per classroom in kindergarten through fourth grades but does not address enrollment limits in prekindergarten classes. As proposed, S.B. 606 adds prekindergarten classes to the statute governing class-size limits.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 25.112(a), Education Code, to include prekindergarten classes amongst classes in which a school district is prohibited from enrolling more than 22 students.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective to the 2005-2006 school year.
SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2005.