The bill, H.B. No. 248, amends the Education Code to adjust the small and mid-sized district allotment under the public school finance system in Texas. Specifically, it modifies the formulas used to calculate annual allotments for school districts based on their average daily attendance (ADA). For districts with fewer than 1,600 students, the allotment formula is updated to use a multiplier of .0008 instead of the previous .0004. Additionally, for districts with fewer than 5,000 students, the formula now allows for a greater annual allotment by using a multiplier of .00005 instead of .000025. Furthermore, for districts with fewer than 300 students that are the only district in their county, the formula is revised to use a multiplier of .00094 instead of .00047. The changes aim to provide increased financial support to smaller school districts, thereby enhancing their ability to deliver quality education. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for districts to prepare for the new funding structure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.101 (Education Code 48)