Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2399 by Delisi (Relating to teacher retention demonstration projects under the awards for student achievement program in public schools.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would permit a campus that receives a grant under Texas Education Code, Chapter 21, Subchapter N to use a portion of that grant to fund a teacher retention demonstration project that utilizes research-based practices to identify and retain highly effective teachers.
Local Government Impact
Campuses participating in the grant program authorized under Texas Education Code, Chapter 21, Subchapter N would be permitted to use a portion of funds received through the program for a teacher retention demonstration project.