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TX HB1188
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christian Manuel
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to provide parents or legal guardians of students with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays with information about services and public benefits from the local intellectual and developmental disability authority at the first IEP meeting where the student's program is developed
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Information must include details about services under Section 1915(c) waiver programs established under the Social Security Act
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Texas Education Agency must collaborate with the Health and Human Services Commission to develop informational materials for school districts to use
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May be referred to as the "Caytlin Handley Act"
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year; passed the House 126-3 on April 25, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 16, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
5/29/2025