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TX SB22
TX SB22Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
Crossed Over
03/28/2017
03/28/2017
Passed
05/22/2017
05/22/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2017
05/27/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program in Texas. The P-TECH program allows high school students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree, a two-year postsecondary certificate, or an industry certification by the sixth anniversary of the student's first day of high school. The bill creates an advisory council to provide recommendations on the program's establishment and administration. It also allows school districts and charter schools to obtain insurance coverage for P-TECH program participants and partners. Additionally, the bill repeals the tech-prep program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Helen Giddings (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Dan Huberty (R)*,
Eddie Lucio (D)*,
Larry Taylor (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
José Menéndez (D),
Robert Nichols (R),
José Rodríguez (D),
Kirk Watson (D),
Royce West (D),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/17 (on 05/27/2017)
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