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	Amend CSHB 2237 as follows:                                                  

(1)  On page 22, line 7, strike "Section 29.918" and 	substitute "Sections 29.917 and 29.918".
	(2)  On page 22, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:                  
	Sec. 29.917.  HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS 
PROGRAMS.  (a)  From funds appropriated for the purpose, the 
commissioner may award grants to organizations that provide 
volunteers to teach classroom or after-school programs to enhance:
		(1)  college readiness;                                                
		(2)  workforce readiness;                                              
		(3)  dropout prevention; or                                            
		(4)  personal financial literacy.                                      
	(b)  To implement or administer a program under this section, 
the commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations from 
public or private entities.
	(c)  The commissioner may conduct a study of the programs 
under this section to determine the success of the programs in 
preparing students for higher education and participation in the 
workforce.