Bill > SB233

This bill fundamentally changes how student enrollment is calculated in Texas public schools by replacing "average daily attendance" with "average enrollment" across numerous sections of the Education Code. The key changes include shifting from counting students based on daily attendance records to using the average number of students enrolled during a school year. This modification impacts various aspects of school funding, including how school districts receive state funds, calculate tax rates, determine school district sizes, and allocate resources. The bill increases the basic allotment per student from $6,160 to $7,750 and introduces an annual adjustment mechanism beginning in the 2026-2027 school year that will increase the allotment based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the bill provides provisions for how special circumstances like student transfers, extended year programs, and district consolidations will be handled under the new enrollment calculation method. The changes aim to provide a more stable and comprehensive method of counting students for educational funding purposes, potentially offering more predictable financial support for school districts. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving schools and administrators time to prepare for the new enrollment calculation system.

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