1. Additional Days School Year

 

Additional Days School Year (ADSY) adds half-day formula funding for school systems that add instructional days to any of their elementary schools (Texas Education Code (TEC), §48.0051). Districts will generate half-day funding for each instructional day after their 180^th instructional day, up to their 210th instructional day.

 

ADSY funding is available at the campus level and programs can utilize anywhere from one to 30 additional days with design flexibility as long as it meets eligibility requirements. The list of requirements can be found within the TAA letter.

 

TEA is requesting that all LEAs who anticipate utilizing ADSY funding in 2023-2024 complete the ADSY 2023-2024 Implementation Survey by August 25, 2023.

 

This survey includes the submission of a school calendar with evidence of a 180-day instructional calendar, which will be used to verify eligibility compliance and serve as required evidence for any ADSY waivers in the 2023-2024 school year, as well as helping to identify projected ADSY implementation trends to better inform ADSY supports.

 

Beginning in the 2023–2024 school year, participating campuses are eligible for up to five days of ADSY waivers for missed instructional days throughout the year due to weather, health, or safety reasons. These waiver days are for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the 180 days of instruction requirement and are distinct from the Missed School Day waiver. The list of waiver requirements can be found within the TAA letter.

 

You can view the TAA letter for additional information or contact ADSY@tea.texas.gov.

 

 

2. Dyslexia Support Updates

 

During the 88^th Texas Legislature (Regular Session), House Bill 3928 was passed and impacts dyslexia evaluation, identification, and instruction. TEA is working to update all impacted technical assistance resources and webpages since the changes are in effect beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.

 

The State Board of Education's (SBOE’s) proposed timeline for its required changes will be communicated as that timeline is determined and communicated to TEA. While the SBOE completes its rulemaking process to update the Dyslexia Handbook, it is critical that LEAs comply with the requirements of HB 3928 and use the HB 3928 FAQ document for assistance with implementation.

 

Be aware that there might be additional funding and expenditure requirements with an increased service for dyslexia related student instruction. Currently, the spending requirement is 100% of the assigned PIC in the Summary of Finance.

 

You can view the TAA letter for additional information or contact sped@tea.texas.gov.