The bill, S.B. No. 163, aims to amend the Education Code to enhance funding for full-day prekindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program in Texas. It introduces new legal language that specifies how average daily attendance (ADA) is calculated for prekindergarten programs. Specifically, it establishes that for a half-day prekindergarten program, the ADA will be calculated as one-half of the average daily attendance, while for a full-day prekindergarten program, the ADA will be calculated in full, similar to other instructional programs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that districts or charter schools operating a half-day prekindergarten program are eligible to receive funding based on their ADA if they provide at least 32,400 minutes of instructional time. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reflecting a commitment to improving early childhood education funding and accessibility in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.005 (Education Code 48)