H.B. No. 134 proposes the establishment of a teachers' classroom supply savings account program, which will be administered by the comptroller. Under the new Section 21.4145 of the Education Code, eligible teachers will receive an annual grant of $1,000 to purchase classroom supplies. To qualify for the program, teachers must be employed by a school district or open-enrollment charter school and teach an average of at least four hours per day in an academic or career and technology instructional setting. The comptroller will also maintain an online system for teachers to access their grants.

The bill outlines specific regulations regarding the use of grant funds, stipulating that the money can only be spent on classroom supplies for the teacher's students or for the teacher's professional development. Additionally, any unspent grant money at the end of the school year may be rolled over for use in the following year. Teachers are required to keep receipts for purchases made with grant funds for two years. The program is set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year, with the act taking effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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