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TX HB1569

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds children of public school classroom teachers to the list of those eligible for free prekindergarten enrollment in Texas

  • Children must be at least 3 years old and have a parent employed as a classroom teacher at a public primary or secondary school in the state

  • Expands existing eligibility categories that currently include children who are English language learners, educationally disadvantaged, homeless, children of military members, foster children, and children of Star of Texas Award-eligible first responders

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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