86R9051 KSD-D
 
  By: Lucio III H.B. No. 4284
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission
  provide certain employment information for secondary school
  students.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 302.014, Labor Code, is amended by
  adding Subsection (a-1) and amending Subsection (b) to read as
  follows:
         (a-1)  The information provided under Subsection (a) must
  also identify the regional workforce needs in each county or other
  appropriate region and the industry certifications or other
  workforce credentials necessary to meet those needs. The
  commission shall consult local workforce development boards in
  developing the information required under this subsection.
         (b)  The Texas Education Agency shall provide the
  information obtained under Subsections [Subsection] (a) and (a-1)
  to school districts for use in local planning and implementation of
  career and technical education and training programs.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.