Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.

HB 1427 prohibits state agencies and educational institutions from denying state-funded public benefits to students enrolled in private schools operated by religious organizations or offering religious instruction. It directly affects students in these schools and the entities distributing benefits (like scholarships or programs). The bill amends the Education Code to explicitly bar denial of benefits "solely because" a school is religiously operated or provides religious curriculum, aligning with the Supreme Court's *Carson v. Makin* ruling. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.