Texas SB111 limits legal fees for special education lawsuits and mandates reporting.

Texas SB111 restricts school districts to spending no more than $10,000 in legal fees for special education lawsuits. If legal fees approach this limit, the superintendent must report to the board of trustees. The report must include a summary of the case, the relief sought, and an estimate of total legal fees. The board must then decide whether to settle or continue the case. Additionally, districts must monthly report on legal fees exceeding the limit to the agency, which compiles and posts this data. The reports must exclude personally identifiable student information.

Texas SB111 limits legal fees for special education lawsuits and mandates reporting.

Texas SB111 restricts school districts to spending no more than $10,000 in legal fees for special education lawsuits. If legal fees approach this limit, the superintendent must report to the board of trustees. The report must include a summary of the case, the relief sought, and an estimate of total legal fees. The board must then decide whether to settle or continue the case. Additionally, districts must monthly report on legal fees exceeding the limit to the agency, which compiles and posts this data. The reports must exclude personally identifiable student information.