Bill > HB683

This bill modifies the Texas Education Code to replace "average daily attendance" with "average enrollment" as the primary method for calculating student count in public schools. The key provisions include changing how schools are funded and measured, with "average enrollment" now defined as the average number of students enrolled in a school district during a school year, rather than the previous method of calculating attendance by dividing total attendance days by instructional days. This change impacts various aspects of school funding, including allotments for special programs, facility funding, and financial calculations. The bill provides detailed instructions for how average enrollment will be calculated in different scenarios, such as for districts with declining enrollment, those with special programs, or those experiencing unique circumstances like natural disasters. The modifications aim to provide a more accurate and stable method of counting students for funding purposes, potentially offering more consistent financial support to school districts. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving schools and administrators time to prepare for the new calculation method.

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