House Bill No. 2168 proposes the establishment of the Texas Commission on Federal Special Education Law and Funding, which will be added as Subchapter M to Chapter 29 of the Education Code. The commission is tasked with studying and making recommendations regarding Texas's approach to special education and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, ensuring diversity in its composition. The governor will designate the presiding officer, and while members will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.

The commission is required to conduct a study analyzing effective frameworks and practices for providing education to students with disabilities, identifying burdensome provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and evaluating resources related to compliance. Based on this study, the commission will develop recommendations for state policy aimed at improving support for students with disabilities. A report detailing these recommendations must be submitted to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2028. The commission will hold public meetings as needed and is set to be abolished on January 1, 2029, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025.

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