TX
Texas Senate Bill SB2252

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2252

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students, including an early childhood parental support program and prekindergarten programs in public schools, and to funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts and to support those measures.

Impact

The bill proposes significant adjustments to the existing Education Code, particularly in Sections concerning prekindergarten and early childhood education funding. It enhances the funding structure for school districts that participate in the outlined programs by specifying entitlements and potential grants aimed at early learners. Additionally, the implementation of standardized reading and mathematics assessments for early grades aims to ensure children meet foundational literacy and numeracy standards. This could lead to substantial improvements in student performance across Texas education systems, especially in disadvantaged communities.

Summary

SB2252 is a legislative bill aimed at enhancing kindergarten readiness and fostering early literacy and numeracy skills among public school students in Texas. It outlines a framework for implementing early childhood parental support programs and provides provisions for prekindergarten programs in public schools. The bill sets forth criteria for funding distributed under the Foundation School Program, ensuring that specific school districts can support the initiatives laid out for early education enhancement. It focuses specifically on the entitlement adjustments for open-enrollment charter schools, offering a comprehensive approach to public early education programs.

Sentiment

General sentiment around SB2252 appears to be cautiously optimistic, particularly among educators who see the potential benefits of increased support for early childhood education. Advocates express hope that the legislation will lead to better preparedness for students entering formal schooling. However, there are pockets of concern regarding the adequacy of funding for the implementation of such expansive programs and whether all school districts will receive equal benefits. Critics point to the potential of the bill creating disparities in implementation based on district resources and needs.

Contention

Debates surrounding SB2252 reflect underlying tensions between the need for robust educational programs and the financial support required to realize these initiatives effectively. Notable points of contention include concerns about how the funding adjustments will be realized and whether the bill's requirements could overextend the capabilities of some districts. The exclusivity of certain funding allocations may restrict smaller districts or those with fewer resources from fully benefiting from these critical early educational enhancements.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 21. Educators
    • Section: 4552
    • Section: 4553
    • Section: 4552
    • Section: 4553
    • Section: 4552
    • Section: 4553
    • Section: 4552
    • Section: 4553
  • Chapter 25. Admission, Transfer, And Attendance
    • Section: 085
    • Section: 085
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 1543
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 1531
    • Section: 1543
    • Section: 0031
    • Section: 153
    • Section: 167
    • Section: 934
    • Section: 153
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 1543
    • Section: 167
    • Section: 934
    • Section: 1531
    • Section: 153
    • Section: 1543
  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: 0051
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0051
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0051
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 108
    • Section: 0051
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 39. Public School System Accountability
    • Section: 333
    • Section: 333
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 333
  • Chapter 12. Charters
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 31. Instructional Materials And Technology
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX SB2252 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX HB123

Identical Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.

Previously Filed As

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.

TX HB4515

Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4979

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB2923

Relating to the operation of free prekindergarten programs by certain school districts and to the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

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 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 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 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.

Similar Bills

TX HB123

Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.

TX HB3583

Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.

TX HB2162

Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.

TX HB2

Relating to public education and public school finance.

TX HB3906

Relating to the assessment of public school students, including the development and administration of assessment instruments, and technology permitted for use by students.

TX SB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

TX HB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

TX SB1267

Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.