88R14439 MLH-D     By: Garcia H.B. No. 4594       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in   the state and programs of study offered at school districts and   institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment   on a military base.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a)  The Texas Education Agency, in coordination   with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, shall conduct a   study regarding the needs of Texas military bases, including:                (1)  discussions on programs of study for the purposes   of Federal Perkins Alignment;                (2)  a review of local options for requiring   independent school districts located near military bases in this   state to offer courses in programs of study to prepare high school   graduates for employment on a military base; and                (3)  a review of the rulemaking authority for the Texas   Higher Education Coordinating Board and whether the board by rule   may require institutions of higher education located near military   bases in this state to offer courses in programs of study to prepare   students for employment on a military base.          (b)  The Texas Education Agency shall, not later than   September 1, 2024, submit a report containing the agency's findings   from the study required under this Act to the governor, the   lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature.          (c)  This Act expires January 1, 2025.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.