Texas SB568: Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

What the bill says

An act relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2025:

AN ACT relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 7.021(b)(10), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (10) The agency shall carry out duties assigned under Section 30.002 concerning children[ADDED: who have visual impairments, are ] [ADDED: deaf or hard of hearing, or are deaf-blind][[DELETED: with visual ] [DELETED: impairments]]. SECTION 2. Section 7.055(b)(25), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (25) The commissioner shall develop a system to distribute to school districts or regional education service centers a special supplemental allowance for students with visual impairments as required under Section[ADDED: 30.0021][[DELETED: 30.002]]. SECTION 3. Section 8.051(d), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) Each regional education service center shall maintain core services for purchase by school districts and campuses. The core services are: (1) training and assistance in: (A) teaching each subject area assessed under Section 39.023; and (B) providing instruction in personal financial literacy as required under Section 28.0021; (2) training and assistance in providing each program that qualifies for a funding allotment under Section 48.102, [ (3) assistance specifically designed for a school district or campus assigned an unacceptable performance rating under Section 39.054; (4) training and assistance to …

Sponsors

• Paul Bettencourt (R, SD-007) · primary sponsor
• Charles Creighton (R, SD-004)
• Peter Flores (R, SD-024)
• Jose Menendez (D, SD-026)
• Mayes Middleton (R)
• Tan Parker (R)
• Angela Paxton (R, SD-008)
• Royce West (D, SD-023)
• Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021)
• Carol Alvarado (D, SD-006)
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)
• Donna Campbell (R, SD-025)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. June 3, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. June 2, 2025: Signed in the House
5. June 2, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. June 2, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. June 1, 2025: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
8. June 1, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9. June 1, 2025: Record vote (RV#4139)
10. June 1, 2025: House adopts conference committee report

Votes

• Public Education Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Education K-16 Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#4139 (June 1, 2025): 126 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Senate adopts conference committee report (May 31, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3832 (May 28, 2025): 141 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (April 7, 2025): 29 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB568?

SB568 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

What does SB568 do?

In its own words: An act relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

What is the status of SB568?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: See remarks for effective date (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB568?

Paul Bettencourt (R, SD-007), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB568?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB00568