Texas Proposes a Bill to Fine Parents Who Miss Meetings

When I read that Texas was considering a bill to fine parents who do not show up for their child's school meetings, I thought this would be a great idea. I think the $500 fine would be enough to encourage parents to make sure they are partners in their child's education; however, I think the money should be for school supplies and transportation needs, not teachers' salaries as the article suggests. The reason I think this is important is that there is an ethical situation created by having teachers get raises off of students' who do not show up. Rather Texas should just pool this money only to school supplies.