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TX SB175

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to offer free prekindergarten classes to all children who are at least four years of age, removing previous eligibility requirements based on economic disadvantage, English proficiency, or other qualifying factors

  • Permits school districts to offer prekindergarten classes to any child who is at least three years of age, also removing the previous requirement that districts identify at least 15 eligible children before offering classes

  • Prohibits districts from charging tuition for prekindergarten classes offered under this section

  • Updates school funding calculations so districts operating full-day prekindergarten programs receive full average daily attendance funding, while half-day programs continue to receive half the average daily attendance amount

  • Repeals existing provisions that limited free prekindergarten eligibility to specific categories of children (such as economically disadvantaged, homeless, or children of military personnel), effectively creating universal prekindergarten access beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Relating to providing free prekindergarten for certain children.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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