Amend CSHB 1 (house committee report) as follows:
(1) In Article III of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency, increase the General Revenue Fund appropriations for Strategy A.2.4, School Improvement and Support Programs (page III-2), by $1,500,000 for each state fiscal year of the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2023.
(2) In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency (page III-3), add the following appropriately numbered rider:
____. First-Generation College and Career Advising Grant Program. Out of the general revenue funds appropriated above in Strategy A.2.4, School Improvement and Support Programs, the commissioner of education may allocate an amount of $1,500,000 in each state fiscal year of the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2023, to fund college and career advising in public schools for students enrolled in grades six through 12 who will qualify as first-generation college students.
(3) In Article VII of the bill, in the appropriations for the Texas Lottery Commission, reduce the general revenue appropriations for Strategy A.1.6, Lottery Operator Contract(s) (page VII-8), by $1,500,000 for each state fiscal year of the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2023.
(4) Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.