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TX SB3008
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Expands existing public school student transfer rights to include children of state and federal judges and justices in Texas, in addition to children of peace officers and servicemembers who already have this right
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Requires school district boards of trustees to transfer eligible students to another campus within the district or to another school district upon request by a qualifying parent
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Allows the qualifying parent to select which campus or school district their child will transfer to
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Clarifies that "parent" includes any person standing in parental relation to the student
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School districts are not required to provide transportation for students who transfer under this provision
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025 (or immediately if passed with two-thirds majority)
Legislative Description
Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
4/7/2025