Bill > HB2509

This bill proposes several significant changes to the Texas Education Code's school funding mechanisms, specifically focusing on the basic allotment and school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. The bill increases the basic allotment from $6,160 to $7,660 per student in average daily attendance and introduces an important new provision that will automatically adjust these amounts annually for inflation, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The inflation adjustment will be calculated using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as determined by the comptroller. Additionally, the bill substantially increases the school safety allotment, raising the per-student allocation from $10 to $40 and the per-campus allocation from $15,000 to $45,000. These changes aim to provide more consistent and responsive funding for school districts, ensuring that education funding keeps pace with economic changes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, which will allow school districts time to plan for these financial adjustments in their future budgets.

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