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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to |
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create career and technical credentials and certificates that may |
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be earned through a career and technology education program. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 29, Education Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 29.1821 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 29.1821. COMMISSIONER AUTHORITY TO CREATE CREDENTIALS |
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AND CERTIFICATES. (a) To address unmet workforce needs and enhance |
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student competitiveness in the labor market, the commissioner may |
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create career and technical credentials or certificates that may be |
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earned by a public high school student through a career and |
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technology education program. |
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(b) A credential or certificate created under this section |
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must: |
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(1) be aligned with state and regional workforce needs |
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in the applicable field; and |
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(2) serve as an entry point for employment or a bridge |
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to postsecondary education in the applicable field. |
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(c) The commissioner may consult with relevant stakeholders |
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in creating credentials or certificates under this section. |
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(d) The agency shall post on the agency's Internet website |
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information regarding any credentials or certificates created by |
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the commissioner under this section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |