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Panel adopts substitute bill to create Texas commission on teacher job satisfaction and retention amid debate over diversity language
Summary
The committee adopted a substitute to House Bill 22 43 to create a commission on teacher job satisfaction and retention; the substitute removed a reference to ethnic diversity in appointment language, prompting debate and a roll-call on the substitute adoption (5 ayes, 2 nays).
The Senate Committee on Education voted to adopt a committee substitute for House Bill 22 43, which would create a Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention to review rules and mandates that affect educators. The substitute and its adoption prompted debate over whether to require ethnic diversity among commission appointees.
Senator Craig (sponsor recognized on the floor as Senator Creighton)…
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