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 a local intellectual and developmental disability authority. This referral is intended to facilitate access to services or public benefits, including those available under Medicaid waiver programs. The new section added to the Education Code, Section 29.030, outlines this requirement for school districts.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the bill includes a clause for immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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