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The SHARS Insider: 2027 SHARS Kickoff

9.9.26 / 10:00am
1 hour

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It’s no secret that Texas’ School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program has evolved considerably over the years. This session will highlight all the most recent SHARS program changes, provide best practices, and offer guidance to help you and your district kick off the new school year. Whether you’re a battle tested SHARS veteran or a school Medicaid rookie, this session will leave you prepared to take on the new SHARS year with confidence.

During this webinar, you’ll learn: 

  • The most recent changes affecting the Texas SHARS program 
  • Key considerations for beginning the new school year 
  • Best practices for documentation, compliance, and reporting 
  • Common issues districts should watch for throughout the year 
  • Practical next steps for strengthening your district’s SHARS processes 

Featured Speakers

Dario Avila

Medicaid Strategist

Dario Avila is a Medicaid strategist and nationally recognized expert in school-based Medicaid programs, bringing nearly two decades of experience across Texas state government, private industry, and education technology. He began his career at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in 2005, where he advanced into a program leadership role supporting Texas’s SHARS program, including cost reporting and rate setting. Dario also represented Texas through the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME), serving on its Board of Directors and as President. At Frontline Education, he partners with sales, product, implementation, and marketing teams to help districts strengthen compliance, improve documentation, and maximize Medicaid reimbursement.

Discover the Frontline Difference

Frontline Education is a leading provider of school administration software, supporting more than 10,000 K-12 organizations nationwide. Our solutions span four key areas — Human Capital Management, Student Solutions, Business Operations, and Data & Analytics — helping school systems operate efficiently and deliver better outcomes for students and staff.

Frontline Medicaid and Service Management 

Frontline Medicaid and Service Management helps school districts simplify documentation, strengthen compliance, and maximize Medicaid reimbursement through a single, integrated platform. Built specifically for school-based services, Frontline streamlines service tracking, IEP-aligned documentation, transportation and PCS support, and Medicaid reporting—reducing administrative burden for providers and district staff. 

With built-in compliance safeguards and intelligent workflows, Frontline enables districts to improve audit readiness, increase accuracy, and gain greater visibility into their Medicaid programs—so staff can spend less time managing paperwork and more time supporting students. 

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