Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.
Effective date, July 1, 2026.
Summary
The law mandates that every public school district admit any student to any school and instructional program, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, with narrow exceptions for compliance with federal immigration law or certain international program fees. It also obligates districts, education service districts and charter schools to adopt Attorney General model policies, train staff, and follow prescribed steps when responding to immigration enforcement actions. Additional sections amend transportation rules, define residency for foster‑care and foreign‑exchange students, and set terms for the Expanded Options post‑secondary program.
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