Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
HB 4707 would allow children in Texas public schools who are "unlawfully present" in the United States (without legal immigration status) to enroll if they meet standard residency requirements, such as living with a parent in the school district or being homeless. The bill amends Texas education law to remove the requirement that students must be "lawfully present" for enrollment, while keeping existing residency rules intact (e.g., living with a parent, being in foster care, or having a guardian in the district). It directly affects undocumented immigrant children seeking K-12 education in Texas public schools, ensuring they qualify for state school funding and programs like the Foundation School Program. The bill does not address immigration status but focuses on school access and funding eligibility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Katrina Pierson
RRepublican
Co
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
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