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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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EDUCATION CODE |
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Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION |
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Subtitle H. PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY |
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Chapter 39. PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY |
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Subchapter M. HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION AND SUCCESS INITIATIVE |
Sec. 39.402. HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION AND SUCCESS INITIATIVE COUNCIL
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(a) The High School Completion and Success Initiative Council is established to identify strategic priorities for and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness, coordination, and alignment of high school completion and college and workforce readiness efforts.
(b) The council is composed of:
(1) the commissioner of education;
(2) the commissioner of higher education; and
(3) seven members appointed by the commissioner of education.
(c) In making appointments required by Subsection (b)(3), the commissioner of education shall appoint:
(1) three members from a list of nominations provided by the governor;
(2) two members from a list of nominations provided by the lieutenant governor; and
(3) two members from a list of nominations provided by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(d) In making nominations under Subsection (c), the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives shall nominate persons who have distinguished experience in:
(1) developing and implementing high school reform strategies; and
(2) promoting college and workforce readiness.