Your voice can make a difference in securing vital educational support for individuals with FASD across Texas. Anyone can advocate – individuals, families, or organizations. Join us in raising awareness and urging lawmakers to take action. Get involved today!
Proposed State Legislation: HB 2219
Representative Ana Hernandez introduced HB 2219 during the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.
This important legislation seeks to ensure that students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are eligible for special education services in Texas public schools.
Currently, many students with FASD struggle to access the support they need because schools do not recognize FASD as a qualifying health impairment for special education.
As a result, these students often receive services only if they meet the criteria for a different diagnosis. HB 2219 aims to address this gap by recognizing the unique educational needs of students with FASD and ensuring they receive appropriate services.
The Texas FASD Network is actively organizing advocacy efforts to support the passage of this bill.