March 27, 2025
To: House Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education
Re: Testimony FOR House Bill 117 by Representative Schoolcraft
Good Morning Chairman Ashby and Members,
My name is Kelle Kieschnick and I am the Vice President of Policy with the Texas Business Leadership Council testifying in support of House Bill 117. We are a non-partisan network of business leaders advancing policies to support a more globally competitive Texas. For Texas to continue leading in a rapidly evolving economy, we must prioritize a well-prepared workforce that begins with strong early childhood education…