H.B. No. 1211 amends Section 54.366(a) of the Education Code to expand tuition and fee exemptions for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill specifies that these students are exempt from tuition and fees if they were under conservatorship on specific dates related to their 18th birthday, adoption eligibility, high school graduation, or during enrollment in dual credit courses. Notably, the bill changes the age limit for enrollment from the 25th birthday to the 27th birthday, allowing these students more time to take advantage of the exemption.

The changes made by this Act will apply starting with tuition and fees charged for the fall semester of 2025, while any charges prior to that will be governed by the previous law. The Act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 54.366 (Education Code 54)
House Committee Report: Education Code 54.366 (Education Code 54)
Engrossed: Education Code 54.366 (Education Code 54)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 54.366 (Education Code 54)
Enrolled: Education Code 54.366 (Education Code 54)