Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 166 creates a tuition and fee exemption for students who were under the conservatorship of Texas' Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). It directly affects students who were in DFPS care on specific dates, such as their 18th birthday, high school graduation, or during dual credit enrollment. The bill exempts eligible students from tuition and fees at public Texas colleges and universities, including dual credit courses, provided they enroll by their 25th birthday. This exemption applies to the 2025 fall semester and beyond, as specified in the amended Education Code Section 54.366.