Relating to the eligibility of a person who is homeless to take the high school equivalency examination.

HB 1785 amends Texas Education Code to allow homeless individuals to take the high school equivalency examination without needing parental or guardian consent. It adds "being homeless" as a direct eligibility category under existing rules, alongside other qualifying groups like Job Corps participants or those under court orders. The bill removes the requirement for homeless applicants to obtain consent from a parent or guardian before taking the exam. This change applies starting the 2025-2026 school year and directly affects homeless Texans seeking to earn a high school equivalency credential.