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HB 5355

AN ACT relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with

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Bill Text

relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with
dyslexia or related disorders under the Foundation School Program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 48.103(d), Education Code, is amended to
(d)  A school district may use [an amount not to exceed 20
percent of] the allotment provided for a qualifying student under
this section to contract with a private provider to provide
supplemental academic services to the student that are recommended
under the student's program or plan described by Subsection (b). A
student may not be excused from school to receive supplemental
academic services provided under this subsection.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with