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TX HB4707
TX HB4707Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Texas education law to explicitly limit public school admission and Foundation School Program benefits to United States citizens, nationals, and aliens lawfully present in the United States. Specifically, the bill amends sections of the Education Code to clarify that only students who meet these citizenship or immigration status requirements are entitled to free public school tuition, available school fund benefits, and Foundation School Program funding. The bill requires school districts to establish minimum proof of residency, citizenship, nationality, or legal presence in the United States when considering student admissions. Students who are not citizens, nationals, or lawfully present aliens will be ineligible for these educational benefits. The changes will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year, with the bill itself becoming effective on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears to be aimed at restricting educational access and funding for undocumented students in Texas public schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Andy Hopper (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Mitch Little (R),
David Lowe (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Mike Olcott (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4707 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04707I.htm |
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