Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1671

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to individualized education program requirements for students placed in alternative special education settings and monitoring of alternative special education settings.

Impact

The bill's implementation is designed to improve the quality of education and support provided to students in alternative settings, emphasizing their reintegration into less restrictive environments. This change is expected to promote better educational outcomes and accountability in special education programs. Additionally, SB1671 establishes a framework for the state to closely monitor compliance with its provisions in alternative special education settings, ensuring these institutions adhere to the educational standards set forth.

Summary

Senate Bill 1671 introduces new provisions regarding individualized education programs (IEP) for students placed in alternative special education settings. Specifically, the bill aims to enhance the development of measurable goals for both academic and social-emotional growth for these students, facilitating their potential return to general education settings. By imposing additional requirements on committees responsible for IEPs, SB1671 mandates that these committees meet at least once each semester to evaluate student progress towards their individualized goals.

Contention

While the bill aims to improve educational opportunities for students with special needs, potential points of contention may arise from the increased oversight and requirements for alternative settings. Some stakeholders may worry that the added administrative burden could detract from the ability of these settings to provide customized support for students. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding the capacity of schools and committees to meet the newly established requirements without additional funding or resources.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB579

Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.

TX HB5216

Relating to the behavioral management of a student enrolled in a special education program of a school district.

TX HB1626

Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

TX HB2952

Relating to procedures for the suspension, expulsion, or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program or juvenile justice alternative education program of a public school student enrolled in a school district.

TX HB4606

Relating to the operation of a juvenile justice alternative education program by a county department of education.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

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 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 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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.