Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2729 by Lucio III (Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Education Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to jointly develop and post on their websites by September 1, 2018 an inventory of industry-based certifications and credentials that may be earned by public high school students through a career and technical education program and that meet certain criteria. The bill would require the agencies to annually update the inventory and provide a copy of the inventory to school districts and public institutions of higher education that offer career and technology education programs. The bill would take effect immediately if passed with necessary voting margins, or September 1, 2017.
This analysis assumes that by working together, TEA, THECB, and TWC could absorb any costs associated with the bill with existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.