TX HB371

Restricts public school enrollment to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and aliens lawfully present in the United States, removing the current policy that allows any person meeting age requirements to attend

Eliminates eligibility for state education funding (Available School Fund and Foundation School Program) for students who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawfully present aliens

Creates an exception allowing undocumented students to enroll if the U.S. federal government enters an agreement with Texas to pay the cost of educating those students

Requires school districts to establish minimum proof requirements for U.S. citizenship, nationality, or lawful immigration status as part of the enrollment process

Directs the Texas Education Agency to seek a federal reimbursement agreement and, if obtained, to track and report funding for undocumented students through PEIMS for federal reimbursement

Takes effect September 1, 2025, applying beginning with the 2026-2027 school year