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TX SB207
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Paxton
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 25.087(b) of the Texas Education Code to explicitly include mental health professionals in the list of health care professionals for which students may receive excused absences
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Students are excused for temporary absences to attend appointments with health care professionals, including mental health professionals, provided the student returns to school the same day
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Applies to both the student's own appointments and appointments for the student's child
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Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 1, 2025, and the House 145-0 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
5/30/2025