Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 569: 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.

Enacted Last action May 6, 2025: Effective immediately

Plain-language summary

SB 569 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 12, 2024. 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: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Flores, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Keith Bell (Republican), Trent Ashby (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Flores; Mayes Middleton (Republican); Tan Parker (Republican); and 8 more. 4 co-sponsors.