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Lawmakers back bill to integrate early-childhood data across agencies for planning and accountability
Summary
Senators heard House Bill 39 63 to create an early childhood integrated data system (E-SIDS) to combine de-identified data from TEA, DFPS, DSHS, HHSC and TWC to identify gaps, measure program impact and improve coordination without new data collection; business and early-childhood advocates supported the measure.
House Bill 39 63 would establish an early childhood integrated data system (E-SIDS) that integrates existing administrative data across state agencies to improve planning and coordination for birth-to-age-8 services, Sen. Drew Paxton told the Senate committee.
Paxton said the bill would create an interagency work group (TEA, DFPS, DSHS, HHSC, TWC), designate the Texas Education Agency as…
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