Sec. 33.258.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The council shall:
(1)  study issues related to expanded learning opportunities for public school students;
(2)  study current research and best practices related to meaningful expanded learning opportunities;
(3)  analyze the availability of and unmet needs for state and local programs for expanded learning opportunities for public school students;
(4)  analyze opportunities to create incentives for businesses to support expanded learning opportunities programs for public school students;
(5)  analyze opportunities to maximize charitable support for public and private partnerships for expanded learning opportunities programs for public school students;
(6)  analyze opportunities to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in expanded learning opportunities programs for public school students;
(7)  study the future workforce needs of this state's businesses and other employers; and
(8)  perform other duties consistent with this subchapter.
(b)  In carrying out its powers and duties under this section, the council may request reports and other information relating to expanded learning opportunities and students in expanded learning opportunities programs from the Texas Education Agency and any other state agency.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 503), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.