The bill, H.B. No. 1569, amends Section 29.153(b) of the Education Code to expand the eligibility criteria for children to enroll in a free prekindergarten program. The new language adds that children of classroom teachers employed at public primary or secondary schools in Texas are now eligible for enrollment. This addition is made alongside existing criteria that include factors such as language proficiency, educational disadvantage, homelessness, and parental military service.

The bill specifies that the changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It also includes a provision for immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 29.153 (Education Code 29)