TX SB154

Requires school districts to screen students eligible for special education services who present feeding or swallowing concerns for pediatric feeding disorder, defined as impaired oral intake associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, or psychological dysfunction

Mandates that individualized education programs (IEPs) for students diagnosed with pediatric feeding disorder include a safe feeding and swallowing plan addressing support levels, feeding environment, dietary modifications, cultural restrictions, positioning, equipment, techniques, and emergency procedures

Screenings must be conducted by a multidisciplinary team that may include speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, parents, teachers, physical therapists, dietitians, physicians, social workers, or psychologists

School districts may coordinate with the Department of State Health Services to develop screening programs and receive assistance

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise