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Stafford MSD superintendent briefs board on 89th Texas Legislature funding, curriculum and safety changes
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Bostic reviewed multiple bills from the 89th Texas Legislature that could affect Stafford Municipal School District finances, curriculum and safety policy, including a reported $8.5 billion in new public school funding, a proposed $140,000 homestead exemption and changes to school safety allotments and graduation requirements.
Superintendent Dr. Bostic told the Stafford Municipal School District board on June 9 that the recently concluded 89th Texas Legislature enacted a broad set of bills with potential implications for the district’s budget, operations and classroom requirements.
“House Bill 2 with $8,500,000,000 in new public school funding” was identified by Bostic as the largest funding package referenced in the board presentation. He said portions of the funds are targeted for teacher compensation, per‑student increases and specific student needs and that district staff will provide more precise estimates after state rule‑making and the legislative budget board’s spreadsheets are applied in local budget planning.
Bostic and district staff also noted a change that they said would be subject to voter approval: an increase in the homestead exemption to $140,000, which…
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