Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2884 by Allen (Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop and implement policies encouraging outdoor playtime during recess period. The policies would have to include guidelines for outdoor equipment and facilities that maximize the effectiveness of outdoor physical activity.
The bill would take immediate effect if passed with a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature. Otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2017.
TEA estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
According to TEA, the bill could result in some costs to local school districts. With respect to policies on recess and outdoor and gym facilities, local school district costs would vary based to the extent that new TEA rules require changing school district policies or developing additional facilities.