Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
SB 2937 increases funding for Texas school districts serving homeless students or students in foster care. It amends the Education Code to provide these students with a compensatory education allotment equal to 2.41 times the basic per-student funding rate - the highest weight available under current law. This change directly affects school districts enrolling qualifying students, boosting their state funding allocation. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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José Menéndez
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