78R7875 KKA-D

By:  Shapiro                                                      S.B. No. 1228



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to weights, adjustments, and allotments under the 
foundation school program.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 42.154(a), Education Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
	(a)  For each full-time equivalent student in average daily 
attendance in an approved career and technology education program 
in grades nine through 12 or in career and technology education 
programs for students with disabilities in grades seven through 12, 
a district is entitled to an annual allotment equal to the adjusted 
basic allotment multiplied by a weight of 1.35 [1.37].
	SECTION 2.  (a)  The commissioner of education shall conduct 
a study of:     
		(1)  the small and mid-sized district adjustment under 
Section 42.103, Education Code; and
		(2)  the transportation allotment established by 
Section 42.155, Education Code, including the formula used in 
determining the amount paid to a school district or county through 
the allotment.
	(b)  Not later than January 15, 2005, the commissioner of 
education shall submit to the legislature a report that:
		(1)  describes  the results of the study required by 
Subsection (a) of this section; and
		(2)  includes any recommendations regarding the small 
and mid-sized district adjustment under Section 42.103, Education 
Code, or the transportation allotment established by Section 
42.155, Education Code.
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.