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TX HB5355

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diego Bernal

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 20% cap on dyslexia allotment funds that school districts can use to contract with private providers for supplemental academic services

  • Allows school districts to use the full allotment amount for a qualifying student with dyslexia or related disorders to pay for private provider services

  • Requires that supplemental academic services contracted through private providers be recommended under the student's individualized program or plan

  • Prohibits students from being excused from school to receive the supplemental academic services funded through this allotment

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with dyslexia or related disorders under the Foundation School Program.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/7/2025

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