The bill amends Section 25.0344 of the Education Code to expand the eligibility for public school student transfers to include children of certain public servants. The new language specifies that the term "parent" now includes individuals standing in a parental relation to a student, and it introduces definitions for "peace officer," "prosecuting attorney," and "servicemember." Additionally, the bill adds federal judges, state judges, county court judges, justices of the peace, and judicial officers to the list of eligible public servants whose children can request a transfer.

Under the amended law, when a parent who is a peace officer, prosecuting attorney, servicemember, or a judicial officer requests a transfer, the school district must accommodate the request by transferring the student to the selected campus or school district. However, the bill clarifies that school districts are not required to provide transportation for students who transfer under this provision. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will prevail over any conflicting legislation from the 89th Legislature.