For expiration of this section, see Subsection (c).
Sec. 29.933.  LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT ON COVID-19 STATE RESPONSE. (a) At least quarterly, the agency shall update the entities listed under Subsection (b) regarding the state response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic with respect to public education matters, including:
(1)  the implementation of and distribution of funds under the following programs:
(A)  programs to ensure one-time intensive educational supports for overcoming COVID-19 pandemic impact under Section 29.929;
(B)  the use of one-time federal discretionary COVID-19 funding to ensure grade level support and reimbursements under Section 29.930;
(C)  broadband technical support for students under Section 29.931; and
(D)  one-time technology reimbursement under Section 29.932; and
(2)  the use of state discretionary funds under:
(A)  Section 18003(e), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Title VIII, Div. B, Pub. L. No. 116-136, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401); and
(B)  Section 313(e), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401).
(b)  The agency shall update, in accordance with Subsection (a), the following entities:
(1)  the office of the governor;
(2)  the office of the lieutenant governor;
(3)  the office of the speaker of the house of representatives;
(4)  the office of the chair of the Senate Committee on Finance;
(5)  the office of the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations;
(6)  the office of the chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and
(7)  the office of the chair of the House Committee on Public Education.
(c)  This section expires September 1, 2024.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.