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TX HB2219
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ana Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Adds fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to the list of disabilities that qualify students ages 3-21 for special education services in Texas public schools
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Amends Section 29.003(b) of the Education Code to include FASD alongside existing qualifying conditions such as physical disability, intellectual disability, autism, learning disability, and traumatic brain injury
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Requires that the disability must prevent the student from being adequately or safely educated in public school without special services to qualify for eligibility
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of a student with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for special education services provided by a public school.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/14/2025