H.B. No. 2292 introduces a new provision to the Texas Education Code that prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from releasing a student to their parent before the end of the instructional day if the release follows a school-initiated communication. This restriction applies specifically when the release is a disciplinary action or a response to behavior that disrupts the student's learning, provided that the behavior does not violate the student code of conduct or necessitate removal by the teacher. However, exceptions are made for students who are suspended or expelled, allowing their release before the instructional day concludes.

The new section, designated as 25.0875, clarifies that "parent" includes individuals in a parental role and outlines the conditions under which a student may be released early. The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for immediate enactment if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses.

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