HB 5694: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.
HB 5694 status: Introduced — Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe House is currently deciding whether to give the Department of Education more money that wasn't part of its original budget.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
- Funding focused entirely on educational programming
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
- N/A
Economy
Benefits
- Direct fiscal injection into school-level operations
- Supports workforce development and professional training
Risks
- Relies on surplus revenue which may not be sustainable
- Administrative overhead required for efficient distribution
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced funding for school safety and mapping
- Support for child nutrition and literacy programs
Risks
- Potential for disparate impact depending on school district management
- Complexity of implementing diverse categorical grants
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
Large appropriation requires rigorous oversight to ensure funds reach classrooms as intended.
The bill is a technical budgetary appropriation; specific program outcomes rely on departmental implementation.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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