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TX SB558

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Commissioner of Education to provide funding to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools with campuses designated as full-service community schools

  • Full-service community schools must provide comprehensive academic, social, and health services to students, family members, and community members that result in improved educational outcomes

  • Eligible services include early learning programs, remedial education, family engagement programs, mentoring, job training, primary health and dental care, mental health services, nutrition services, and adult education including ESL instruction

  • Programs may also address chronic absenteeism, truancy, and students who have been suspended or expelled, as well as provide family financial stability resources and social service access

  • The Commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources to fund the program; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school district or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

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