House Bill 3 (HB 3) was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 11.
As far as Special Education, HB 3 would require the state and districts to spend more on students with dyslexia or related learning disabilities, if they are covered under federal disability law and are being educated through a state-approved dyslexia program.
HB 3 also would increase the amount of money spent for students receiving special education services in regular classrooms which is the vast majority of kids with disabilities in Texas schools.
Parts of HB 3 focuses on learning and improving student outcomes for students with dyslexia and those receiving special education services by doing the following:
- Establishes a new Dyslexia Allotment of 0.1 per ADA
- Increases Mainstream Special Education weight from 1.1 to 1.15
- Requires the Commissioner to establish the Special Education Allotment Advisory
- Committee and provide a report with assistance from the Legislative Budget Board, Governor’s Office, and the Legislature
- Encourages districts and charters to provide an incentive for teachers who complete training on Autism provided by a regional Education Service Center
To learn more about HB 3 click the links below:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/31/texas-lawmakers-address-improper-special-education-spending/