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TX HB4831

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the state registry of persons ineligible for school employment to include private schools, which were previously exempt from this requirement

  • Requires private schools to discharge or refuse to hire any person listed on the registry maintained by the Texas Education Agency

  • Adds persons whose educator certification was revoked for misconduct under Section 21.0062(b)(2) to the list of those who must be included in the registry

  • Authorizes the Texas Education Agency to conduct site visits and review records of private schools to ensure compliance with hiring prohibitions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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