# Tex. Education Code § 48.002: PURPOSES OF FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Education Code § 48.002
- **Heading:** PURPOSES OF FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.002

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Education Code § 48.001 § 48.001. STATE POLICY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.001.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.002 § 48.002. PURPOSES OF FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.002.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.003 § 48.003. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.003.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.004 § 48.004. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.004.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.005 § 48.005. AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.005.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.006 § 48.006. AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE FOR DISTRICTS IN DISASTER AREA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.006.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.007 § 48.007. OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS APPROVED FOR PURPOSES OF AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.007.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.008 § 48.008. PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PEIMS).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.008.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.009 § 48.009. REQUIRED PEIMS REPORTING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.009.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.010 § 48.010. DETERMINATION OF FUNDING LEVELS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.010.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.011 § 48.011. COMMISSIONER AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.011.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.014 § 48.014. NOTICE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS REGARDING RECOURSE FOR INVALID PROPERTY VALUES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.014.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.0035 § 48.0035. USE OF FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.0035.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 48.0051 § 48.0051. INCENTIVE FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C48_S48.0051.md)

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