87R131 MM-D
 
  By: Dominguez H.B. No. 24
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and
  accessible playgrounds.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 38, Education Code, is
  amended by adding Section 38.039 to read as follows:
         Sec. 38.039.  INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUNDS. From
  funds appropriated for the purpose or any other available funds,
  the commissioner shall distribute funds to each school district to
  provide at least one playground in the district that is inclusive
  and accessible for students with disabilities.
         SECTION 2.  This Act applies beginning with the 2021-2022
  school year.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2021.