88R2246 MM-F
By: Menéndez S.B. No. 442
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the
bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 48.105(b), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(b) At least 90 [55] percent of the funds allocated under
this section must be used in providing bilingual education or
special language programs under Subchapter B, Chapter 29. A
district's bilingual education or special language allocation may
be used only for program and student evaluation, instructional
materials and equipment, staff development, supplemental staff
expenses, salary supplements for teachers, incremental costs
associated with providing smaller class sizes, and other supplies
required for quality instruction.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.