The bill, S.B. No. 1676, aims to enhance support for public school students who require significant resources under the Foundation School Program. It amends Section 37.115(d) of the Education Code to mandate that each school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team must include at least one mental health professional or behavior specialist. Additionally, it introduces a new Section 48.317, which establishes an allotment for students requiring significant resources. This allotment is contingent upon the school district providing evidence of their attempts to serve the student through approved intervention strategies, including documented behavior improvement plans and parental engagement efforts.

The financial support for these students is set at 75 percent of the total costs associated with serving them. Furthermore, the bill requires the commissioner to publish de-identified information regarding the allotments received by school districts annually, detailing the number of students served, types of interventions attempted, and the education service center regions involved. The provisions of the bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with the new allotment section specifically taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.115 (Education Code 37)