SB 550
From the 80(R) Session
Patrick, Dan
65% Educational Funds used for Direct Instruction
Introduced: Referred to Education
TAGS: 65 percent rule, education
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Updated by jeweke
on Feb 11, 2007 18:09:23

Summary

Requires that 65% of the budget of schools be used for "direct instruction"

Background

This now rule exists as a executive order issued by Governor Perry./1/ Calls to limit the authority of the governor to issue executive orders have likely led to the filing of this bill duplicating that standing order.

Political Context

This language is opposed by the Texas State Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and the National PTA. It is supported by the American Legislative Exchange Council./1/

Additional Links

/1/ National Education Association "65% Funding Scheme: More Deception than Solution" 4/2006

Billhop Momentum Analysis

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Updated by jeweke
on Feb 11, 2007 18:06:56

Summary

Requires that 65% of the budget of schools be used for "direct instruction"

Background

This rule exists as a executive order issued by Governor Perry./1/ Calls to limit the authority of the governor to issue executive orders have likely led to the filing of this bill duplicating that standing order.

Additional Links

/1/ National Education Association "Texas Version of 65% Rule Deemed 'Insignificant'" 4/2006

Billhop Momentum Analysis

0 user(s): this language will probably pass (it has existing support)
1 user(s): this language could pass (if supporters work it)
0 user(s): this language is unlikely to pass (but stranger things have happened)
0 user(s): this language will not pass (issue publicity filing)
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Summary

Requires that 65% of the budget of schools be used for "direct instruction"

Background

This rule exists as a executive order issued by Governor Perry./1/ Calls to limit the authority of the governor to issue executive orders have likely led to the filing of this bill duplicating that standing order.

Additional Links

/1/ National Education Association "Texas Version of 65% Rule Deemed 'Insignificant'" 4/2006

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