(a) To comply with Section 1581.052, a school district or participating charter school may use state funds received under Chapter 48, Education Code, other than funds that may be used under that chapter only for a specific purpose.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), amounts a district or school is required to use to pay contributions under a group health coverage plan for district or school employees under Section 48.275, Education Code, other than amounts described by Section 48.275(c)(2), are not used in computing whether the district or school complies with Section 1581.052.