Relating to the eligibility of a student with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for special education services provided by a public school.

HB 2219 amends Texas law to explicitly include fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as a qualifying disability for special education services in public schools. This means students with FASD, aged 3 to 21, may now be eligible for these services if their condition prevents them from being adequately educated without specialized support. The bill adds FASD to the existing list of qualifying disabilities in the Education Code, such as autism and learning disabilities. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers for immediate implementation.