The bill, S.B. No. 1092, mandates that school districts in Texas refer students who qualify for special education services due to a diagnosed or suspected intellectual or developmental disability to local intellectual and developmental disability authorities. This referral is intended to facilitate access to services or public benefits, including those provided under Medicaid waiver programs. The new section added to the Education Code, Section 29.030, outlines this requirement, ensuring that eligible students receive the necessary support.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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