Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB790 by Dutton (Relating to public school disciplinary procedures and the evaluation of disciplinary alternative education programs.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would place limitations on the permissible duration of an in-school suspension and would entitle students and parents or guardians to conferences. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education to evaluate the academic performance of disciplinary alternative education programs according to the Academic Excellence Indicators established by Texas Education Code 39.051.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.