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TX HB4831
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Lowe
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AI Summary
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Extends the state registry of persons ineligible for school employment to include private schools, which were previously exempt from this requirement
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Requires private schools to discharge or refuse to hire any person listed on the registry maintained by the Texas Education Agency
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Adds persons whose educator certification was revoked for misconduct under Section 21.0062(b)(2) to the list of those who must be included in the registry
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Authorizes the Texas Education Agency to conduct site visits and review records of private schools to ensure compliance with hiring prohibitions
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Takes effect 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 prohibiting private schools from hiring persons in the registry of persons not eligible for employment in schools and to persons who must be listed in that registry.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
4/3/2025