Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
HB 358 requires Texas school districts to provide free full-day prekindergarten for eligible children. It specifically covers children who are homeless, children of active-duty military members, children in foster care (including those from other states), children of certain first responders (peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical staff), or children who are educationally disadvantaged. Districts must offer full-day classes for children aged four and older, with no tuition charged. This expands access to early education for these specific groups of children under state law.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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