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TX HB1512
Bill
Status
12/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Hillary Hickland
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AI Summary
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School districts must report in their PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) the number of enrolled students known or reasonably believed to not be U.S. citizens
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The Education Commissioner must annually submit a request to the federal government for reimbursement of costs to educate non-citizen students reported by all school districts
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The Commissioner must adopt rules to implement reporting requirements, including protections to ensure no personally identifiable student information is disclosed
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The bill explicitly states it does not authorize school districts to deny admission to any eligible student
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Requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to reporting the number of children known or reasonably believed to not be citizens of the United States enrolled in a public school and to requesting reimbursement from the United States government for the cost of educating those children.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/12/2025