Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education.

HB 3136 allows Texas public school districts to excuse high school juniors and seniors from class for up to two days during their junior year and four days during their senior year to visit accredited colleges or universities. The bill requires districts to establish written policies for approving such absences and procedures to verify students actually visited the institution. It directly affects public high school students in grades 11-12 who wish to explore college options during their final two years of high school. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, applying to all Texas public school districts.