H.B. No. 683 amends the Education Code to replace the term "daily attendance" with "average enrollment" in various contexts related to public school funding. This change affects multiple sections, including the calculation of funding based on the average number of students enrolled in a school district throughout the year. The bill also introduces provisions for funding adjustments for districts facing declines in average enrollment due to military base closures or other significant events. Additionally, it establishes minimum instructional time requirements for districts and charter schools to qualify for full funding and clarifies eligibility criteria for educational programs, ensuring that funding is allocated based on average enrollment metrics.

The bill further outlines new rules for calculating average enrollment, including provisions for transfer students and tuition fees, and ensures that students are not penalized for excused absences. It also mandates transparency in school district budget and tax rate notices, enhancing public participation in financial decisions. Other amendments include adjustments to funding formulas for various educational programs and provisions for compensation increases for district employees. Overall, the bill aims to create a more equitable funding model that accurately reflects student enrollment and improves the financial structure for Texas public schools, with an effective date set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.005, Education Code 7.062, Education Code 11.052, Education Code 12.106, Education Code 12.263, Education Code 13.051, Education Code 13.102, Education Code 13.283, Education Code 25.038, Education Code 25.045, Education Code 25.081, Education Code 25.087, Education Code 25.111, Education Code 25.112, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 29.0822, Education Code 29.184, Education Code 29.203, Education Code 29.403, Education Code 29.912, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.102, Education Code 33.157, Education Code 37.0061, Education Code 37.008, Education Code 39.027, Education Code 39.262, Education Code 43.001, Education Code 44.004, Education Code 45.0011, Education Code 45.006, Education Code 45.105, Education Code 45.003, Education Code 46.005, Education Code 46.006, Education Code 46.032, Education Code 48.0051, Education Code 48.006, Education Code 48.010, Education Code 48.051, Education Code 48.052, Education Code 48.101, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.105, Education Code 48.106, Education Code 48.107, Education Code 48.108, Education Code 48.109, Education Code 48.115, Education Code 48.118, Education Code 48.152, Education Code 48.153, Education Code 48.202, Education Code 48.256, Education Code 48.2642, Education Code 48.273, Education Code 48.277, Education Code 49.001, Education Code 49.002, Education Code 49.003, Education Code 49.158, Education Code 49.201, Education Code 49.203, Education Code 49.205, Education Code 49.258, Education Code 49.305, Education Code 49.306, Education Code 49.311, Education Code 49.354, Government Code 403.104, Government Code 1371.001, Government Code 1431.001, Local Government Code 48.005 (Local Government Code 48, Education Code 44, Education Code 37, Education Code 46, Government Code 1431, Education Code 49, Government Code 1371, Education Code 43, Education Code 7, Education Code 45, Education Code 25, Education Code 48, Education Code 11, Education Code 29, Education Code 12, Education Code 13, Education Code 33, Education Code 30, Education Code 39, Government Code 403)