Senate Bill No. 750 proposes an amendment to the Education Code by adding Section 54.3532, which establishes a tuition and laboratory fee exemption for paramedics employed by political subdivisions of Texas who are enrolled in emergency medical services courses at public institutions of higher education. The bill outlines specific conditions under which the exemption applies, including the requirement for students to maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving the exemption in subsequent semesters. Additionally, the exemption does not cover certain fees, such as deposits for property care, and does not apply to additional tuition charges for undergraduate and graduate students under specific circumstances.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is tasked with adopting rules to govern the exemption, including eligibility criteria and the maximum number of distance education courses that may be excluded from the exemption. The provisions of this bill will take effect for tuition and laboratory fees charged starting in the fall semester of 2025, with prior fees governed by existing law. The bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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