Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.

SB 2163 requires Texas public universities to appoint a liaison officer to support students who are homeless or were in foster care. The bill mandates schools to identify these students using application data and provide information about housing, financial aid, food programs, and counseling services. It also creates a temporary housing option between academic terms for students who were in foster care or are homeless, as defined by federal law. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must ensure liaisons complete federal-required professional development. This directly affects homeless and foster care alumni enrolled at public colleges and universities across Texas.