SB 1676 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to an allotment for public school students who require significant resources under the Foundation School Program and the composition of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

SB 1676 creates a new funding allotment for Texas public school districts to cover 75% of the costs for students requiring significant resources under the Foundation School Program. To qualify, districts must document efforts like developing behavior improvement plans and engaging parents. The bill also requires school safety teams to include mental health professionals and cover specific expertise areas like counseling and crisis management. These provisions take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the funding details posted publicly annually. The bill directly affects school districts serving students with high-needs, particularly in behavioral and mental health support.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
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José Menéndez
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