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TX SB207

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Paxton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies to both the student's own appointments and appointments for the student's child

  • Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/9/2025
Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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