Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

HB 2396 (Texas Education Code §25.001(k) and §25.036) allows students who qualify for enrollment to attend the nearest public school campus offering their grade level, regardless of neighborhood boundaries, if space is available. It requires written approval from both the sending and receiving districts for transfers, and establishes a lottery system when more students apply than a campus can accommodate. Schools must prioritize applicants who live in the district, are transferring from another campus within the same district, or have a sibling already enrolled. The bill directly affects students seeking to transfer between school districts, parents/guardians, and school districts managing enrollment capacity.