Relating to a public school policy to allow a student with a disability to be accompanied by a handler for the student's service animal.

HB 4758 would require Texas public school districts to adopt policies allowing students with disabilities to be accompanied by a service animal and its handler, provided two conditions are met: (1) the student's IEP or 504 team determines the animal is necessary for accessing education, and (2) the student needs a handler to manage the animal. The bill specifies that schools may require handlers to remain unobtrusive in classrooms. It directly affects students with disabilities who rely on service animals for educational access. The policy would take effect September 1, 2025, unless approved for immediate implementation by a two-thirds legislative vote.