S.B. No. 568 is a legislative bill designed to enhance special education services in Texas public schools, focusing on funding, compliance with laws, and improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The bill broadens definitions and eligibility criteria for students with disabilities, including those with visual impairments and deafness, and establishes a comprehensive system for compliance with special education laws. Key provisions include the requirement for school districts to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) with input from general education teachers, provide translated IEPs for non-English speaking parents, and implement a monitoring system for compliance with special education requirements. The bill also introduces a grant system for families of students at risk of residential placement and mandates the installation of video cameras in special education classrooms to enhance student safety.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the Education Code to improve funding and support for special education programs. It establishes a Special Education Service Group Allotment, which allocates funding based on the specific services a student receives, and mandates that a significant portion of these funds be used for special education programs. The bill also introduces provisions for transition funding and full evaluations for special education students, ensuring that necessary services are provided in the least restrictive environment. Overall, S.B. No. 568 aims to create a more effective and supportive educational framework for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the resources and assistance needed to thrive in their educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 8.051, Education Code 29.001, Education Code 29.003, Education Code 29.005, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.009, Education Code 29.010, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.022, Education Code 29.041, Education Code 29.042, Education Code 29.045, Education Code 29.046, Education Code 29.047, Education Code 29.048, Education Code 29.049, Education Code 29.315, Education Code 29.316, Education Code 30.001, Education Code 30.002, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.005, Education Code 30.084, Education Code 37.146, Education Code 37.144, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.103, Education Code 48.110, Education Code 48.151, Education Code 48.265, Education Code 48.279 (Education Code 48, Education Code 29, Education Code 30, Education Code 37, Education Code 8)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 7.055, Education Code 8.051, Education Code 29.001, Education Code 29.003, Education Code 29.005, Education Code 29.0051, Education Code 29.006, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.009, Education Code 29.010, Education Code 29.012, Education Code 154.027, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.0162, Education Code 29.018, Education Code 29.020, Education Code 29.022, Education Code 29.041, Education Code 29.042, Education Code 29.045, Education Code 29.046, Education Code 29.047, Education Code 29.048, Education Code 29.049, Education Code 29.301, Education Code 29.304, Education Code 29.310, Education Code 29.313, Education Code 29.314, Education Code 29.315, Education Code 29.316, Education Code 30.002, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.004, Education Code 30.005, Education Code 30.081, Education Code 30.083, Education Code 30.021, Education Code 37.146, Education Code 37.144, Education Code 48.009, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.051, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.103, Education Code 48.110, Education Code 48.151, Education Code 48.265, Education Code 48.279 (Education Code 7, Education Code 48, Education Code 29, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 30, Education Code 37, Education Code 154, Education Code 8)
Engrossed: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 7.055, Education Code 8.051, Education Code 29.001, Education Code 29.003, Education Code 29.005, Education Code 29.0051, Education Code 29.006, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.009, Education Code 29.010, Education Code 29.012, Education Code 154.027, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.0162, Education Code 29.018, Education Code 29.020, Education Code 29.022, Education Code 29.041, Education Code 29.042, Education Code 29.045, Education Code 29.046, Education Code 29.047, Education Code 29.048, Education Code 29.049, Education Code 29.301, Education Code 29.304, Education Code 29.310, Education Code 29.313, Education Code 29.314, Education Code 29.315, Education Code 29.316, Education Code 30.002, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.004, Education Code 30.005, Education Code 30.081, Education Code 30.083, Education Code 30.021, Education Code 37.146, Education Code 37.144, Education Code 48.009, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.051, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.103, Education Code 48.110, Education Code 48.151, Education Code 48.265, Education Code 48.279 (Education Code 7, Education Code 48, Education Code 29, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 30, Education Code 37, Education Code 154, Education Code 8)
House Committee Report: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 7.055, Education Code 8.051, Education Code 29.001, Education Code 29.003, Education Code 29.005, Education Code 29.0051, Education Code 29.006, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.009, Education Code 29.010, Education Code 29.012, Education Code 154.027, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.0162, Education Code 29.018, Education Code 29.020, Education Code 29.022, Education Code 29.041, Education Code 29.042, Education Code 29.045, Education Code 29.046, Education Code 29.047, Education Code 29.048, Education Code 29.049, Education Code 29.301, Education Code 29.304, Education Code 29.310, Education Code 29.313, Education Code 29.314, Education Code 29.315, Education Code 29.316, Education Code 30.002, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.004, Education Code 30.005, Education Code 30.021, Education Code 30.081, Education Code 30.083, Education Code 37.146, Education Code 37.144, Education Code 48.009, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.103, Education Code 48.110, Education Code 48.151, Education Code 48.265, Education Code 48.279 (Education Code 7, Education Code 48, Education Code 29, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 30, Education Code 37, Education Code 154, Education Code 8)
Enrolled: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 7.055, Education Code 8.051, Education Code 29.001, Education Code 29.003, Education Code 29.005, Education Code 29.0051, Education Code 29.006, Education Code 29.008, Education Code 29.009, Education Code 29.010, Education Code 29.012, Education Code 154.027, Education Code 29.014, Education Code 29.0162, Education Code 29.018, Education Code 29.020, Education Code 29.022, Education Code 29.041, Education Code 29.042, Education Code 29.045, Education Code 29.046, Education Code 29.047, Education Code 29.048, Education Code 29.049, Education Code 29.301, Education Code 29.304, Education Code 29.310, Education Code 29.313, Education Code 29.314, Education Code 29.315, Education Code 29.316, Education Code 30.002, Education Code 30.003, Education Code 30.004, Education Code 30.005, Education Code 30.021, Education Code 30.081, Education Code 30.083, Education Code 37.146, Education Code 37.144, Education Code 48.009, Education Code 48.102, Education Code 48.103, Education Code 48.110, Education Code 48.151, Education Code 48.265, Education Code 48.279 (Education Code 7, Education Code 48, Education Code 29, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 30, Education Code 37, Education Code 154, Education Code 8)