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HB 3622

Relating to measures to support public school students at risk of dropping out of school, including average daily attendance for the optional flexible school day program and the dropout recovery school and residential placement facility allotment under the Foundation School Program.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brooks Landgraf

Texas bill adjusts school funding formulas for at-risk dropout recovery programs to better account for irregular attendance patterns in flexible and residential placement settings.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 3622

Legislative bill overview

HB 3622 modifies Texas's Foundation School Program funding formulas to adjust how average daily attendance (ADA) is calculated for two at-risk student programs: the optional flexible school day program and dropout recovery residential placement facilities. The bill aims to ensure these alternative programs receive adequate state funding based on student participation patterns that may differ from traditional schools.

Why is this important

These programs serve Texas students most at risk of leaving school entirely, who often have irregular attendance patterns due to work, family responsibilities, or other barriers. How the state funds these programs directly affects whether schools can afford to operate them and serve vulnerable populations. Adjusting ADA calculations could either expand access to these critical interventions or affect overall funding distribution across districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding redistribution concerns: Changes to ADA calculations for these programs may shift state money away from traditional public schools, affecting districts with larger mainstream student populations
  • Flexibility vs. accountability: Adjusting attendance requirements for flexible programs raises questions about whether looser standards adequately track student progress and program effectiveness
  • Implementation complexity: Schools and districts may face administrative challenges interpreting and applying new ADA calculations across different program types

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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