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TX HB619
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits receiving districts from denying athletic transfer applications based on the student's sex, race, national origin, ancestral language, or disability
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Transfer remains effective until the student graduates from the receiving district, unless the student voluntarily withdraws
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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
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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