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TX SB784

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must approve transfer requests for children of peace officers to another campus within the district or to any other school district in Texas, regardless of whether an inter-district transfer agreement exists between the districts

  • Both the sending and receiving school districts are required to approve these transfers without exception when requested by a peace officer parent or person standing in parental relation

  • School districts cannot charge tuition fees to students who transfer under this provision

  • Districts of innovation cannot be exempt from these peace officer student transfer requirements in their local innovation plans

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

Education

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education5/2/2025
Education K-162/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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