Relating to the definition of regular eligible student for purposes of the transportation allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 1156 amends Texas law to redefine "regular eligible student" for transportation funding under the Foundation School Program. It specifies that a student qualifies if they live at least two miles from their school (measured along public roads) and are not classified for special education services, or if they are a homeless child or youth as defined by federal law (42 U.S.C. § 11434a). This change directly affects school districts in determining which students receive transportation funding. The new definition takes effect on September 1, 2025.