H.B. No. 1703 amends the Education Code in Texas to redefine the calculation of public school funding by replacing the term "daily attendance" with "average enrollment." This shift emphasizes overall enrollment figures rather than daily attendance metrics, with average enrollment determined by the average number of students enrolled in a school district throughout the school year. The bill also includes provisions to support districts facing a decline in average enrollment by allowing them to receive funding based on the previous year's enrollment figures under certain conditions. Additionally, it addresses the unique needs of districts with significant numbers of migratory children or those impacted by disasters, ensuring equitable funding distribution.

The bill further clarifies funding mechanisms for various educational programs and establishes specific allotments based on average enrollment figures. It includes provisions for tuition fees for transfer students, excused absences, and mandates transparency in public meeting notices regarding school district budgets and tax rates. By streamlining funding processes and focusing on enrollment metrics, the bill aims to create a more stable and equitable funding 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 (Education Code 43, Education Code 44, Education Code 37, Education Code 7, Education Code 11, Education Code 48, Government Code 403, Education Code 33, Local Government Code 48, Government Code 1371, Education Code 39, Government Code 1431, Education Code 49, Education Code 46, Education Code 13, Education Code 25, Education Code 12, Education Code 30, Education Code 45, Education Code 29)