Texas HB5306 amends the Education Code to redefine permissible uses of school safety allotments and establishes a mental and behavioral health.

Texas HB5306 amends the Education Code to redefine the permissible uses of school safety allotments. These funds must now be used to improve school safety and security, including securing school facilities, providing security personnel, implementing safety measures, and establishing threat detection systems. Additionally, the bill creates a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts to support mental health services. Districts with 1,000 or fewer students receive $100,000, while larger districts receive $100 per enrolled student.

Texas HB5306 amends the Education Code to redefine permissible uses of school safety allotments and establishes a mental and behavioral health.

Texas HB5306 amends the Education Code to redefine the permissible uses of school safety allotments. These funds must now be used to improve school safety and security, including securing school facilities, providing security personnel, implementing safety measures, and establishing threat detection systems. Additionally, the bill creates a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts to support mental health services. Districts with 1,000 or fewer students receive $100,000, while larger districts receive $100 per enrolled student.