By: Harris Davila H.B. No. 4622       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding   participation in certain career and technology programs.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  DEFINITION.  In this Act, "agency" means the   Texas Education Agency.          SECTION 2.  STUDY REGARDING CERTAIN CAREER PATHWAYS AND   OFFERINGS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. (a)  The agency shall conduct a   study regarding the participation of students in applicable courses   and offerings related to the following:                (1)  Mobility & Transportation;                (2)  Healthcare;                (3)  Skilled Trades and Construction;                (4)  Manufacturing; and                (5)  Information Technology.          (b)  The study must identify:                (1)  the demand for each above-listed industry at   entry-level positions according to each region of the state.                (2)  how many students are currently enrolled in the   related course offerings listed in (a) and what, if any,   industry-based certifications were pursued by the students;                (3)  how many students completed industry-based   certifications in the fields listed in (a);                (4)  how many and which school districts offer programs   in the fields listed in (a);                (5)  whether students entered the workforce in the   field of certification listed above or attended an institution of   higher education and where the specific student works or continues   their field of study at an institution of higher education;                (6)  whether a student who enrolled in a field of study   listed in (a) after high school graduation, pursued a related   career in the job market or a relevant program at an institution of   higher education;                (7)  the participation of students in middle school and   high school in career exploration pathways that are available in   their school district, if offered by the district;                (8)  the list of postsecondary institutions for each   region of the state who offer fields of study related to those   listed in (a);                (9)  the amount of funding necessary to ensure school   districts, the agency, and other applicable entities to continue to   collect information related to postsecondary and job market data.          SECTION 3.  REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. Not later than December   1, 2026, the agency shall submit a report to the legislature that   includes the results of the study conducted under Section 2 of this   Act and any associated recommendations.          SECTION 4.  EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2027.          SECTION 5.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  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. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for   immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.