Amend CSHB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article III of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency (page III-2), reduce the General Revenue Fund appropriations for Strategy B.1.1, Assessment and Accountability System, by $500,000 for each state fiscal year of the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025.

(2)  In Article III of the bill, in the appropriations to the University of Houston-Clear Lake (page III-125), add the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Success Through Education Program. In addition to the funds appropriated above to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, an additional $500,000 in General Revenue Fund appropriations in each state fiscal year of the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025, shall be used for the Success Through Education Program (STEP).

(3)  In Article XI of the bill, under the Article III items for the University of Houston-Clear Lake (page XI-9), strike "Success Through Education Program" and the associated amount for the biennium.

(4)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.