Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

HB 1149 amends Texas Education Code Section 25.0811 to remove the requirement that school districts begin instruction no earlier than the fourth Monday in August. This bill directly affects all Texas public school districts by granting them flexibility to set their own first-day start dates for the school year. The key provision eliminates the fixed August start date, allowing districts to schedule instruction earlier or later based on their needs. It does not change the minimum required instructional days or other core education requirements. This change applies to all traditional public school districts in Texas, though it specifically references exemptions related to district innovation plans.