Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education.

HB 5063 creates a tuition and fee exemption for former foster children with intellectual disabilities who enroll in comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at Texas public colleges and universities. The bill amends the Education Code to exempt these students from paying tuition and fees for such programs, as defined under federal law (20 U.S.C. §1140). This applies specifically to students who were in foster care and have an intellectual disability, covering costs authorized under the relevant education chapter. The exemption takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.