Texas HB725 amends the Education Code to specify permissible uses of bilingual education allotments.

Texas HB725 amends the Education Code to require that at least 55 percent of funds allocated for bilingual education be used for bilingual education or special language programs. The funds can be used for program and student evaluation, instructional materials and equipment, staff development, supplemental staff expenses, teacher salary supplements, costs for smaller class sizes, and other supplies needed for quality instruction.

Texas HB725 amends the Education Code to specify permissible uses of bilingual education allotments.

Texas HB725 amends the Education Code to require that at least 55 percent of funds allocated for bilingual education be used for bilingual education or special language programs. The funds can be used for program and student evaluation, instructional materials and equipment, staff development, supplemental staff expenses, teacher salary supplements, costs for smaller class sizes, and other supplies needed for quality instruction.