SB 549 establishes a fine arts allotment within the public school finance system, providing additional funding for students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled in approved fine arts courses. The allotment is calculated based on the basic funding amount with multipliers depending on the student’s grade level. It requires that at least 50% of the funds be directed toward fine arts education for students in grades 6 through 8, with further stipulations prioritizing students eligible for compensatory education. The Texas Education Agency is tasked with approving eligible fine arts courses and annually publishing a list of approved programs​.