The bill, S.B. No. 1039, proposes the establishment of a school uniform allotment under the Foundation School Program in Texas. It introduces a new section, 48.121, to the Education Code, which stipulates that school districts are entitled to an annual allotment of $100 for each student in average daily attendance at schools where uniforms are required. The funds allocated under this section are designated specifically for providing uniforms to students mandated to wear them.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for years when the appropriated funds are insufficient to meet the total allotment due to school districts. In such cases, the commissioner may only provide the allotment if there are adequate funds available, and priority will be given to districts receiving Title I funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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