H.B. No. 2310 aims to enhance early learning and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, Section 29.0091, to the Education Code, which mandates the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission, to develop and implement a strategic plan. This plan will focus on improving the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood education settings, addressing existing barriers, and proposing necessary changes to policies and practices. The strategic plan must also include strategies for better staffing, training, and collaboration among various educational and childcare providers.
The bill requires that the initial strategic plan be published by September 1, 2026, and mandates updates every four years thereafter. Each updated plan must be submitted to key state officials and made available on the respective agency websites. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.
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