Texas Legislature Unites to Pass Bettencourt’s “Transformative” Special Ed. Reform Bill

Texas Legislature Unites to Pass Bettencourt’s “Transformative” Special Ed. Reform Bill

SB 568 Delivers Landmark Funding Overhaul for Texas Students with Disabilities AUSTIN, TX — In an overwhelming show of bipartisan support from both chambers, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed Senate Bill 568 (SB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R – Houston), to fundamentally restructure how special education is funded across Texas public schools. The legislation, which passed the Senate 30-0 and House 141-0, now advances to the Governor’s desk for signature. “This is […]

Texas Legislature Unites to Pass Bettencourt’s “Transformative” Special Ed. Reform Bill

SB 568 Delivers Landmark Funding Overhaul for Texas Students with Disabilities AUSTIN, TX — In an overwhelming show of bipartisan support from both chambers, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed Senate Bill 568 (SB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R – Houston), to fundamentally restructure how special education is funded across Texas public schools. The legislation, which passed the Senate 30-0 and House 141-0, now advances to the Governor’s desk for signature. “This is […]