Texas 89th Legislature
Foundation School Program
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Foundation School Program Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on foundation school program passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to foundation school program. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of foundation school program policy in Texas.
- Did foundation school program bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Foundation School Program legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most foundation school program bills?
- The leading authors of foundation school program legislation include Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on foundation school program issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for foundation school program legislation?
- Among the 4 foundation school program bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to foundation school program in Texas law?
- Foundation School Program legislation frequently overlaps with Education--school Districts, Education--primary & Secondary, Education. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for foundation school program legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 4 foundation school program bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on foundation school program policy.
- When do Texas foundation school program laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some foundation school program bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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