Today Texas House Speaker Joe Straus released a statement that the chamber will continue to strengthen college and career readiness in the upcoming legislative session by providing additional training for high school guidance counselors.
“Two years ago, we enacted reforms that will better prepare students for success after high school,” said Speaker Straus, R-San Antonio. “Now is the time to build on those achievements. This effort will help educators provide effective guidance to students as they prepare for college and the workforce. That guidance is critical because the economy is consistently and rapidly changing and because many students will be the first in their families to attend college.”
In the upcoming session, the House will propose stipends for high school counselors who receive training focused on the increasingly diverse educational and career options awaiting students.
“We have a responsibility to address the issues that matter most to the continued success of our private sector. Education is at the top of that list and will be a focal point for the House in 2015,” Speaker Straus concluded.