The bill, H.B. No. 2199, proposes amendments to the Education Code regarding enrollment-based funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. It introduces a new section, 48.0055, which mandates the commissioner to establish a method for determining average enrollment for funding purposes. Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in Sections 48.102(a) and (j) to replace references to "daily attendance" with "average enrollment" for calculating annual allotments for special education students. This change aims to align funding calculations with average enrollment figures rather than daily attendance metrics.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that school districts providing extended year programs for special education students are entitled to receive funding based on average enrollment, with a cap of $10 million per year for such services. The funding is calculated as a percentage of the basic allotment, adjusted according to the instructional arrangement of the students. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reflecting a significant shift in how special education funding is determined and allocated in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.102 (Education Code 48)