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TX SB226
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Children under parental child safety placement agreements (Section 264.902, Family Code) can establish residency for public school admission by providing a letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services confirming the child's address during the placement
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For school-age children, parental child safety placement agreements must now include a DFPS letter containing the child's residence address and specific language stating it serves as proof of residence for public school enrollment
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Education Code changes apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Family Code changes apply only to parental child safety placement agreements executed on or after the effective date; prior agreements remain governed by former law
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 16, 2025, and the House 136-0 on May 24, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to establishing residency for children who are the subject of parental child safety placement agreements for purposes of admission into public schools.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025