Relating to the establishment of the student success initiative program by the Texas Education Agency and the award of grants under that program.

SB 2561 establishes the Student Success Initiative Program within the Texas Education Agency to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The program focuses on improving student well-being and academic outcomes through evidence-based practices, prioritizing schools serving 100,000+ students and those with high percentages of students not meeting assessment standards or facing educational disadvantage. Grants must fund supports like tutoring, mentoring, and community partnerships, with 75% of funds allocated to large districts and up to 10% reserved for program administration. The Texas Education Agency must annually report on the program’s impact to the legislature. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, pending legislative approval.