Texas SB649 amends the Education Code to redefine school safety allotments and create a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts.

Texas SB649 amends the Education Code to redefine the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and create a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts. The bill specifies that funds must be used to improve school safety and security, including costs for securing school facilities, employing security personnel, and implementing safety measures. It also establishes a mental and behavioral health allotment for districts, providing funds for mental and behavioral health services, partnerships with community programs, and telehealth services.

Texas SB649 amends the Education Code to redefine school safety allotments and create a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts.

Texas SB649 amends the Education Code to redefine the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and create a mental and behavioral health allotment for school districts. The bill specifies that funds must be used to improve school safety and security, including costs for securing school facilities, employing security personnel, and implementing safety measures. It also establishes a mental and behavioral health allotment for districts, providing funds for mental and behavioral health services, partnerships with community programs, and telehealth services.