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TX HB4707

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts free public school admission to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and aliens lawfully present in the United States, excluding children who are unlawfully present in the country

  • Requires school district boards of trustees to establish minimum proof of U.S. citizenship, nationality, or lawful immigration status as a condition for enrollment

  • Removes eligibility for benefits from the Available School Fund for students who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawfully present aliens

  • Excludes students unlawfully present in the United States from receiving benefits under the Foundation School Program, which provides state funding to school districts

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

Legislative Description

Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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