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TX HB2219

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ana Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires that the disability must prevent the student from being adequately or safely educated in public school without special services to qualify for eligibility

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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