Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1326 by Guillen (Relating to authorization to operate school districts on the basis of a four-day instructional week.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, the bill would authorize school districts to operate schools on a four-day instructional week by providing extended school days. Operation under the alternate calendar would not affect the amount of state aid to which a school district was entitled. The Texas Education Agency would incur systems modifications costs related to attendance reporting and state aid calculations. Approximately $60,000 in contracted systems modifications costs would be incurred in FY12, with minimal ongoing costs for maintenance in subsequent years.
Local Government Impact
Districts opting to adopt the alternative instructional calendar could realize savings due to reduced operating costs.