Texas HB3170 sets a $10,000 cap on legal fees for school districts in special education lawsuits and mandates monthly reporting.

HB3170 applies to due process complaints against school districts for alleged violations of special education laws. It limits the legal fees a school district can spend to $10,000 unless the board of trustees authorizes more. If legal fees reach 80% of the limit, the superintendent must report to the board with details and an estimate of total fees. Monthly reports on ongoing proceedings with fees over the limit must be posted on the district's website and submitted to the agency. The agency then compiles and posts this information, both statewide and by district.

Texas HB3170 sets a $10,000 cap on legal fees for school districts in special education lawsuits and mandates monthly reporting.

HB3170 applies to due process complaints against school districts for alleged violations of special education laws. It limits the legal fees a school district can spend to $10,000 unless the board of trustees authorizes more. If legal fees reach 80% of the limit, the superintendent must report to the board with details and an estimate of total fees. Monthly reports on ongoing proceedings with fees over the limit must be posted on the district's website and submitted to the agency. The agency then compiles and posts this information, both statewide and by district.