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This bill amends the Texas Education Code by adding a new provision that provides financial support for school districts conducting special education evaluations. Specifically, the bill establishes that for each student who undergoes a full individual and initial evaluation for special education services (as outlined in Sections 29.004 or under federal law 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(a)(1)), the school district will receive an allotment of $2,000, or potentially a higher amount if specified in future appropriations. This funding is intended to help offset the costs associated with comprehensive evaluations that determine a student's eligibility for special education services, which typically involve detailed assessments of a student's learning needs, abilities, and potential disabilities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts and education administrators time to prepare for the new funding mechanism.

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