The bill, S.B. No. 233, amends various sections of the Education Code to replace the term "daily attendance" with "enrollment," thereby shifting the basis for school funding calculations from daily attendance metrics to average enrollment figures. This change aims to enhance the accuracy and fairness of funding distribution across Texas school districts and charter schools. Key provisions include adjustments to funding formulas, the introduction of a $50 allotment for students in specific educational programs, and the establishment of criteria for counting students in various educational programs for funding purposes. The bill also addresses the financial implications for districts affected by disasters and introduces an annual adjustment to the basic allotment based on the Consumer Price Index starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for the establishment of single-member trustee districts, emphasizing compactness, contiguity, and population equity. It mandates partnerships between smaller school districts to enhance educational offerings aligned with regional labor market needs and includes provisions for funding alternative education services in juvenile facilities. The bill also clarifies the criteria for bond issuance and funding guarantees based on student enrollment figures, ensuring that districts can effectively receive state funds. Overall, S.B. No. 233 seeks to modernize the public school finance system in Texas, ensuring that funding mechanisms reflect current educational practices and promote equitable distribution based on enrollment rather than attendance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 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 48.005, 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 48.252, 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 (Government Code 1371, Education Code 49, Education Code 44, Education Code 45, Education Code 12, Local Government Code 48, Education Code 25, Education Code 33, Education Code 13, Education Code 29, Education Code 11, Education Code 48, Education Code 37, Education Code 30, Education Code 43, Education Code 46, Education Code 7, Education Code 39, Government Code 403, Government Code 1431)