Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

HB 2317 creates a 4% credit for Texas school districts that prepay their required attendance credit costs under the public school finance system by February 15 each year. This credit reduces the total amount districts must pay for attendance credit, applying after any other reductions under existing law. The bill directly affects school districts required to purchase attendance credit as part of state funding calculations. It takes effect September 1, 2025, providing a financial incentive for early payment.