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TX HB1079
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Pat Curry
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AI Summary
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Requires Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC) programs to be included as part of career and technology education programs in the state plan for public schools
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Expands the military readiness indicator under the school accountability system to include three pathways: enlisting in the U.S. armed forces or Texas National Guard, achieving a passing score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test, or successfully completing a JROTC program
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Establishes new funding allotments for districts with approved programs: 1.28 times the basic allotment per student enrolled in LOTC programs, and 1.47 times the basic allotment per student enrolled in JROTC programs
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Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect upon receiving a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Education
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
5/1/2025