Relating to required screenings for pediatric feeding disorder for students with certain disabilities and to the individualized education programs for certain public school students with pediatric feeding disorder.
Impact
If enacted, SB154 will amend both the Education Code and the Health and Safety Code to establish mandatory screening procedures for pediatric feeding disorders. Each school district will be required to screen students suspected of having such disorders and incorporate findings into individual education programs (IEPs). This will include developing personalized feeding and swallowing plans that consider the nutritional and emotional needs of the students, which is aimed at promoting their overall wellbeing and ensuring compliance with federal educational standards.
Discussions surrounding SB154 may touch upon the implementation challenges faced by school districts, such as the availability of trained professionals for screenings and the potential costs involved in establishing comprehensive support systems. Additionally, there could be differing opinions on the necessity of standardizing such screenings, with advocates highlighting the importance of addressing pediatric feeding issues promptly, while some opposition may express concerns about overwhelming the existing educational framework or underestimating local district needs.
Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected
Education Code
Chapter 29. Educational Programs
Section: New Section
Health And Safety Code
Chapter 36. Special Senses And Communication Disorders
Identical
Relating to required screenings for pediatric feeding disorder for students with certain disabilities and to the individualized education programs for certain public school students with pediatric feeding disorder.
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Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.