HBA-MSH S.B. 104 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.B. 104
By: Van de Putte
Public Education
4/23/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under current law, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
identifies the continuing education courses and programs that fulfill the
continuing education requirements for educators.  SBEC rules sets forth a
list of authorized subjects for continuing education such as  discipline
management, increasing and maintaining parental involvement, and
integration of technology into educational practices.  There is no
requirement for a course on the detection of child abuse and neglect.
Senate Bill 104 requires educators to receive one hour of continuing
education on the detection of child abuse and neglect. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 104 amends the Education Code to require the State Board for
Educator Certification to require that teachers complete at least one hour
of training in the detection of child abuse and neglect as part of the
requirements for certification renewal.  The bill authorizes the training
to be provided by videotape or distance learning. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.