S.B. No. 226 aims to establish residency requirements for children involved in parental child safety placement agreements to facilitate their admission into public schools. The bill amends Section 25.001 of the Education Code by adding a new subsection (c-3), which allows a parent or guardian to establish residency by providing a letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services. This letter must confirm that the child is under a parental child safety placement agreement and specify the child's residence address within the school district.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 264.902 of the Family Code by adding subsection (a-1), which mandates that parental child safety placement agreements for school-age children include a letter from the department that serves as proof of residence for school enrollment. This letter must contain specific language indicating its purpose in accordance with the new Education Code provision. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year for the Education Code amendments, while the Family Code amendments will apply only to agreements executed after the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 25.001, Family Code 264.902 (Education Code 25, Family Code 264)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 25.001, Family Code 264.902 (Education Code 25, Family Code 264)
Engrossed: Education Code 25.001, Family Code 264.902 (Education Code 25, Family Code 264)