Relating to eligibility for the gifted and talented student allotment under the Foundation School Program.

SB 1613 reduces the percentage of students eligible for gifted and talented program funding under Texas's Foundation School Program from 10% to 5% of a school district's average daily attendance. This change directly affects Texas public school districts receiving state funding for gifted and talented education. The bill amends the Education Code to implement this lower eligibility cap, limiting the number of students who qualify for the allotment. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.