Bill > HB1192

This bill amends the Texas Education Code by adding a new section that provides school districts with financial support for conducting full and individual initial evaluations for special education services. Specifically, the bill creates an allotment that reimburses school districts for the costs they incur when assessing a student's eligibility for special education or related services. School districts that receive this allotment will be required to provide data to the state education agency detailing the expenses associated with each initial evaluation. A "full and individual initial evaluation" typically refers to a comprehensive assessment process used to determine whether a student has a disability and requires special education support. The new financial provision aims to help school districts offset the potentially significant costs of these detailed evaluations, which are crucial for identifying and supporting students with special educational needs. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts advance notice of this new funding mechanism.

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