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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Trent Ashby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Matt Shaheen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Eddie Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Additional sponsor(s) authorized
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