Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.

HB 1048 would require Texas school districts to provide free full-day prekindergarten to eligible children who are at least 3 years old. The bill mandates that programs for children aged 4 and older must be full-day (previously only required for 4-year-olds), prohibits districts from charging tuition for these classes, and allows optional half-day programs for younger children. It expands access to early childhood education for eligible Texas students, primarily low-income or at-risk children meeting specific criteria under Section 29.153. Districts must comply with quality standards for high-quality prekindergarten programs under this bill.