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 for school districts.

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

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