Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide training to public school educators and administrators related to teaching historically underserved students.

HB 4249 establishes a state grant program to fund training for public school educators and administrators on best practices for teaching historically underserved students. School districts and open-enrollment charter schools can apply for these grants, which must be used exclusively for this specific training. The Texas Education Commissioner will create rules for eligibility, applications, and grant amounts. The program begins for the 2025-2026 school year. It directly affects educators in public schools by providing resources to improve instruction for historically marginalized student groups.