TITLE: Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills.

SUMMARY: Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 48.104(j-1), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (j-1) In addition to other purposes for which funds allocated under this section may be used, those funds may also be used to: (1) provide child-care services or assistance with child-care expenses for students at risk of dropping out of school under [ as described by] Section 29.081(d) because the students are parents [29.081(d)(5)];[or] (2) pay the costs associated with services provided through a life skills program in accordance with Sections 29.085(b)(1) and (3)-(7);or (3) provide programs that build skills related to managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.