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TX HB619

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows high school students (grades 9-12) under age 19 to transfer one time to another school district specifically for athletic participation purposes, with written approval from both the receiving district and the student's parent or guardian

  • Prohibits receiving districts from denying athletic transfer applications based on the student's sex, race, national origin, ancestral language, or disability

  • Transfer remains effective until the student graduates from the receiving district, unless the student voluntarily withdraws

  • Prohibits the University Interscholastic League (UIL) from penalizing or sanctioning either the transferring student or the receiving school district for athletic-purpose transfers that meet the requirements

  • Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the transfer for an athletic participation purpose of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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