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This bill establishes a new requirement for Texas public school districts to employ a special education liaison, a dedicated educator responsible for supporting students with individualized education programs (IEPs). The liaison will have comprehensive responsibilities including serving as an expert in IEP development and implementation, representing the district on IEP committees, reviewing IEP documents for legal compliance, conducting manifestation determination hearings for students with disabilities who violate school conduct codes, managing behavioral assessments and intervention plans, communicating with administrators and educators about special education policies, providing guidance and training to special education staff, assisting parents in understanding special education procedures and making complaints, addressing family concerns, and conducting home visits to maintain communication between schools and families. The commissioner of education will provide funding to school districts to hire these liaisons, and the bill requires districts to employ a qualified person as soon as practicable after receiving the allocated funds. The legislation aims to improve support, communication, and compliance in special education programs by creating a dedicated professional role focused on addressing the needs of students with disabilities and their families.

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