The bill, S.B. No. 806, introduces a new provision in the Texas Education Code that mandates school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to consider enrolling a student in a full-time virtual education program as an alternative to expulsion. Specifically, Section 37.0071 is added, which requires that before a student is expelled, the appropriateness and feasibility of virtual education through the state virtual school network or other authorized programs must be evaluated. However, this requirement does not apply to students expelled under certain specified sections of the law.

The bill is set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and will be enacted immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature. If not, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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