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TX HB5371

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to include questions about citizenship or immigration status on enrollment forms, with a statement that responses will not affect admission to the district

  • Students who do not answer citizenship/immigration questions must have "no available citizenship or immigration status" designation placed on their permanent school record, with documentation required for immigration status claims

  • School districts must submit quarterly reports to the Texas Education Agency on the number of students not lawfully present, the cost of educating each such student (including additional staffing costs), and whether students require services for disabilities or educational disadvantages

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor for providing false statements on enrollment form citizenship questions or for school employees who enroll students not lawfully present without placing the required designation on student records

  • Extends these requirements to open-enrollment charter schools and takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to reporting on students not lawfully present in the United States enrolled in a public school; creating a criminal offense.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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