HB 5374

relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Sections 48.105(a) and (b), Education Code, are
(a)  For each student in average daily attendance in a
bilingual education or special language program under Subchapter B,
Chapter 29, a district is entitled to an annual allotment equal to
the basic allotment multiplied by:
(1)  for an emergent bilingual student, as defined by
(B)  0.25 [0.15] if the student is in a bilingual
education program using a dual language immersion[/one-way or
(2)  for a student not described by Subdivision (1),
0.05 if the student is in a bilingual education program using a dual
language immersion[/two-way program] model.
(b)  At least 60 [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
(1)  program and student evaluation;[,]
(2)  supplementary instructional materials and
(3)  staff development and bilingual educator
(4)  supplemental staff expenses, excluding base
(5)  salary supplements for bilingual-certified
teachers, excluding base salaries;[,]
(6)  incremental costs associated with providing
smaller class sizes, including salaries for educational aides
serving emergent bilingual students;[,]
(7)  recruitment, preparation, and retention
incentives for bilingual educators;[,] and
(8)  other supplies and expenses directly required for
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.