To: House Subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Re: Public Testimony FOR House Bill 120
Chairman Ashby, Vice Chair Talarico, and Members:
The Texas Business Leadership Council is a non-partisan network of business leaders advancing policies to support a globally competitive Texas. We currently have a skills gap due to low postsecondary attainment and it is putting a strain on our workforce and leading many employers to hire skilled workers from out of state. Less than 25% of students earn a postsecondary credential by the age of 24 yet it is estimated that over 60% of Texas jobs will require a credential by 2031…