Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2196: 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.

In committee Last action April 17, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call

Plain-language summary

HB 2196 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Keith Bell (Republican), Trent Ashby (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Keith Bell (Republican); Trent Ashby (Republican); Brad Buckley (Republican); Matt Shaheen (Republican); and 1 more. 3 co-sponsors.