Bill > SB2937

This bill modifies the compensatory education allotment for homeless students and students in foster care under the Texas Foundation School Program. Currently, school districts receive an annual allotment for homeless students (as defined by federal law) based on the basic allotment. The bill expands this provision to also include students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and changes the calculation of the allotment from the "highest weight" to a specific multiplier of 2.41 times the basic allotment. This means that school districts will receive increased financial support for both homeless students and students in foster care, potentially helping these vulnerable student populations by providing additional resources for their education. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts and the state time to prepare for the implementation of this new funding mechanism.

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