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HB 4826

Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen

HB 4826 adjusts state per-pupil funding for Texas bilingual education programs through the Foundation School Program's allotment structure.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4826

Legislative bill overview

HB 4826 modifies how Texas funds bilingual education programs through the Foundation School Program, the state's primary school finance mechanism. The bill adjusts the allotment (per-student funding) designated specifically for districts serving students learning English as a second language or participating in bilingual programs.

Why is this important

Bilingual education funding directly affects the quality and availability of language services for Texas's substantial population of English language learner (ELL) students. Changes to this allotment impact district budgets, program staffing, classroom resources, and ultimately the educational outcomes for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level concerns: Whether the adjusted allotment adequately compensates districts for the specialized instruction, assessment, and teacher certification costs associated with bilingual/ELL programs
  • Equity implications: Whether changes benefit or disadvantage districts with high concentrations of ELL students, particularly in high-poverty areas with limited local funding capacity
  • Program scope and flexibility: Disagreements over which programs should qualify for the allotment and whether districts have sufficient flexibility in how funds are allocated

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

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