The bill, H.B. No. 2292, introduces a new provision in 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 related to discipline management techniques or reactions to the student's behavior that disrupts learning, provided that such behavior does not violate the student code of conduct or necessitate the student's removal by the teacher. The bill clarifies that "parent" includes individuals standing in parental relation and outlines exceptions for cases of suspension or expulsion.

The new section, 25.0875, allows for the release of a student before the instructional day ends only if the student is suspended or expelled. This legislation is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature.

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