Relating to establishing the safety protection grant program under which the parent of a student whose safety is in jeopardy may elect to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.

HB 3143 creates a safety protection grant program allowing parents of public school students to choose between transferring their child to another public school campus or receiving funding to attend a private or home school if the parent believes the student's safety is at risk at their current school. The program applies to students enrolled in Texas public schools whose parents determine safety is threatened, with eligibility ending at high school graduation or when the student no longer qualifies for public school. Key provisions include prohibiting receiving districts from charging tuition for transfers and ensuring school districts receive state funding based on the student's average daily attendance in their new school. This bill directly affects Texas public school students, their parents, and school districts by expanding educational placement options for safety concerns.