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TX SB2871

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of excused absences allowed for high school seniors visiting accredited colleges and universities from two days to four days per year
  • Maintains the existing limit of two excused absence days for juniors visiting institutions of higher education
  • Requires school districts to adopt policies determining when such absences will be excused and procedures to verify student visits to higher education institutions
  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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