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Texas House Bill HB1448

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1448

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Caption

Relating to the dedication of certain federal money received for public education and the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.

Impact

The bill also introduces a provision for the distribution of excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program. According to the proposed legislation, if it is determined that the allocated funds exceeded the needs of school districts, these surplus funds will be distributed equitably on a per-student basis to all districts. This mechanism is designed to support fair funding across the educational system, reducing disparities in how excess resources are handled by different districts.

Summary

House Bill 1448 focuses on the management of federal funds specifically allocated for public primary and secondary education in Texas. The bill mandates that any federal money received must be appropriated exclusively for public education purposes, ensuring that these funds are not diverted to other uses. This measure aims to strengthen the governance of educational funding and make certain that resources intended for education directly benefit schools and students.

Contention

One potential point of contention regarding HB1448 may arise from its implications for how federal funds are managed and distributed, as well as the timeline set for the distribution of excess funds, which requires action by September 1 of the following school year. Discussions may emerge around the effectiveness of this approach in meeting the needs of individual school districts, especially those that may be facing unique financial challenges. Additionally, the commitment to utilize federal funds strictly for public education could be viewed by some as a restriction, potentially limiting the flexibility in resource allocation for school districts.

Future_effectiveness

If enacted, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. This timeline gives schools and districts time to adapt to the new regulations regarding the appropriation and distribution of federal funds. The requirement for transparency and structured distribution is expected to enhance accountability in financial management within the education sector.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX HB1448 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3454

Relating to the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB2477

Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.

Similar Bills

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