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TX HB367
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jon Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to adopt a standardized form for physician certification when students with serious or life-threatening illnesses need excused absences
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Physician certification must include four specific elements: the student's illness, a statement that it is serious or life-threatening, the anticipated absence period, and a statement that attendance is infeasible during that period
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Prohibits school districts from requiring more documentation or information than what is specified on the adopted form
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Passed the House 149-0 on May 6, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 27, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025