SRC-JJJ S.B. 198 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 198 76R1463 ESH-DBy: Luna Veterans Affairs 2/25/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law protects school districts that would suffer because of military base closures or a reductions in force. Other occurrences, such as a natural disaster, could also cause a significant loss in enrollment leading to a school district's loss of state funds. This bill would establish the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance as a result of factors beyond the control of the district. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 198 establishes the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance as a result of factors beyond the control of the district. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 42.005(b), Education Code, to set forth requirements on funding for school districts that experience a decline of two percent or more in average daily attendance that is a result of factors beyond the control of the district. Establishes factors considered to be beyond the control of the school district. Deletes text regarding the closing or reduction in personnel of a military base. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.