Introduced in the 2023 session, but not passed, this bill would provide individuals with intellectual disabilities attending a comprehensive transition program to receive waiver of tuition if the student is a veteran or other military personnel. The bill amends Section 54.001 Education to include the federal definition of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. It amends Sec 54.341 to include students who are admitted to attend or attend a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities in Texas’ existing veterans tuition waiver. The current statute applies to degree seeking, certificate and continuing education students at particular grade point averages. Expanded eligibility requirements are added to include students attending a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. These amendments would include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs, as well as the students attending these programs, in the tuition-setting guidelines and potential tuition exemptions.
Final bill status: Introduced and referred to House Administration