The use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system

The bill proposes to change how public schools in Texas are funded by using average enrollment numbers rather than attendance figures. This means funding would be based on the total number of students enrolled, not just those attending on a given day. The goal is to provide a more stable and predictable funding model for schools.

Supporters of the bill argue that it provides a fairer and more consistent funding model for public schools. By using average enrollment, schools can better plan budgets and resources, ultimately improving educational outcomes for all students. This approach recognizes the full scope of students a school serves, not just those present each day.

Critics of the bill may claim that it could lead to inefficiencies and waste, as schools receive funding for students who may not regularly attend. They might argue that the current attendance-based model incentivizes schools to engage students and ensure they attend, which could be undermined by this change. There is concern that this could result in less accountability for student engagement and performance.