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TX HB1427
Bill
Status
11/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nate Schatzline
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, state agencies, and educational institutions from denying public benefits under Title 2 of the Education Code to students enrolled in private schools solely because the school is operated by a religious institution
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Extends protections to private schools that provide religious curriculum or religion-based courses of instruction
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Cites the U.S. Supreme Court decision Carson v. Makin (2022) as legal basis, which ruled that excluding religious schools from public benefit programs violates the Free Exercise Clause
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Applies notwithstanding any contrary provisions of state or federal law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/11/2025