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TX SB364

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the September 1, 2009 date restriction for tuition and fee exemptions for students who were adopted while under Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) conservatorship

  • Removes the September 1, 2009 date restriction for students whose permanent managing conservatorship was awarded to a non-parent while under DFPS care

  • Expands eligibility for the tuition exemption to include former foster youth adopted or placed in permanent conservatorship before September 1, 2009, who previously did not qualify

  • Changes apply beginning with the 2025 fall semester at Texas public institutions of higher education

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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