Education--higher--admission & Attendance

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the calculation of absences for truancy purposes and to attendance at truancy court adjudication hearings by certain parents. [SB-1355] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Relating to the calculation of absences for truancy purposes and to attendance at truancy court adjudication hearings by certain parents.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 03/16/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program. [HB-3059] [Education ]
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Read First Time on 03/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students. [SB-1271] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 03/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain employment data relating to fields of study. [SB-1277] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain employment data relating to fields of study.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Larry Taylor Read First Time on 03/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board conduct an annual comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the top 10 percent automatic admissions law. [SB-1219] [Education ]
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board conduct an annual comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the top 10 percent automatic admissions law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 03/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. [HB-2673] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Military ]
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Read First Time on 03/30/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. [HB-2614] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Larry Taylor Reported Favorably W/o Amendments on 05/22/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade point average. [HB-2498] [Education ] [Student Loans ]
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade point average.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Read First Time on 03/21/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs. [HB-2442] [Education ]
Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. [HB-2419] [Veterans ] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Cosper Read First Time on 03/22/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. [SB-1041] [Crime ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Buckingham Read First Time on 03/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative. [HB-2223] [Education ]
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. [HB-2202] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ]
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hubert Vo Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education. [SB-909] [Education ] [Funding ]
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Read First Time on 02/28/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative. [HB-1835] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Military ]
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Read First Time on 03/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. [SB-825] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Larry Taylor Effective Immediately on 06/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement. [HB-1650] [Education ]
Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts. [HB-1638] [Education ]
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Signed By The Governor on 05/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students. [HB-1540] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tomas Uresti Placed On General State Calendar on 05/08/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. [HB-1192] [Education ] [Veterans ]
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On Local, Consent, And Res. Calendar on 05/12/2017

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