TX HB1048

Requires school districts to offer free prekindergarten classes to any child who is at least three years of age, eliminating previous eligibility requirements and the threshold of identifying 15 or more eligible children

Mandates that all prekindergarten classes operate on a full-day basis, removing the previous option for half-day programs for children under four years of age

Prohibits districts from charging tuition for prekindergarten classes offered under this section

Limits exemptions from the commissioner to only situations where a district would need to construct new classroom facilities to provide prekindergarten, removing the previous exemption for enrollment impact concerns

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025 (or immediately upon two-thirds vote)