Section 48.002 - Purposes of Foundation School Program(a) The purposes of the Foundation School Program set forth in this chapter are to guarantee that each school district in the state has: (1) adequate resources to provide each eligible student a basic instructional program and facilities suitable to the student's educational needs; and(2) access to a substantially equalized program of financing in excess of basic costs for certain services, as provided by this chapter.(b) The Foundation School Program consists of:(1) two tiers that in combination provide for:(A) sufficient financing for all school districts to provide a basic program of education that is rated acceptable or higher under Section 39.054 and meets other applicable legal standards; and(B) substantially equal access to funds to provide an enriched program; and(2) a facilities component as provided by Chapter 46.Tex. Educ. Code art. 48.002
Renumbered from Tex. Educ. Code § 42.002 by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 943,Sec. 1.013, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 895, Sec. 60, eff. 6/19/2009.Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 396, Sec. 1.09, eff. 9/1/1999.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. 5/30/1995.