Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article III of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency (page III-2), increase the appropriations from the general revenue fund to Strategy A.2.3, Students with Disabilities, by $320,169,649 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and $342,263,911 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027.

(2)  In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency (page III-3), add the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Programs for Dyslexia and Related Disorders. (a) Out of funds appropriated above in Strategy A.2.3, Students with Disabilities, the Texas Education Agency shall allocate $320,169,649 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and $342,263,911 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, for purposes of implementing a grant program for screening students for dyslexia and related disorders and complying with the requirements of Sections 29.0031, 29.0032, and 38.003, Education Code.

(b)  It is the intent of the legislature that the commissioner of education may adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.

(c)  Any unexpended balance of money allocated as described by Subsection (a) of this rider remaining as of August 31, 2026, is appropriated for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, for the same purpose.

(3)  In Article VII of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Lottery Commission (page VII-8), reduce the amount of each appropriation from the state Lottery Account 5025 to $0.

(4)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.