Texas HB1188 mandates school districts to refer students with intellectual or developmental disabilities to local authorities for services.

Texas HB1188 amends the Education Code to require school districts to refer students receiving special education services who have or are suspected to have an intellectual or developmental disability to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority. This referral includes access to services or public benefits, such as those under a Medicaid waiver program. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1188 mandates school districts to refer students with intellectual or developmental disabilities to local authorities for services.

Texas HB1188 amends the Education Code to require school districts to refer students receiving special education services who have or are suspected to have an intellectual or developmental disability to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority. This referral includes access to services or public benefits, such as those under a Medicaid waiver program. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.