HB 725

relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education
allotment provided 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
(b)  At least 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,
salaries [salary supplements] for teachers, incremental costs
associated with providing smaller class sizes, and other supplies
required for quality instruction.
SECTION 2.  This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.