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Texas Education Code - EDUC § 48.002. Purposes of Foundation School Program

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The purposes of the Foundation School Program set forth in this chapter are to guarantee that each school district in the state has:

(1) adequate resources to provide each eligible student a basic instructional program and facilities suitable to the student's educational needs;  and

(2) access to a substantially equalized program of financing in excess of basic costs for certain services, as provided by this chapter.

(b) The Foundation School Program consists of:

(1) two tiers that in combination provide for:

(A) sufficient financing for all school districts to provide a basic program of education that is rated acceptable or higher under Section 39.054 and meets other applicable legal standards;  and

(B) substantially equal access to funds to provide an enriched program;  and

(2) a facilities component as provided by Chapter 46.

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