The bill amends the Education Code and introduces new provisions regarding the eligibility of students for public education benefits based on their immigration status. Specifically, it establishes that school districts may not use public funds to subsidize the education of students who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. Instead, these students must be charged tuition equivalent to the district's average cost of education for their grade level. Additionally, school districts are required to document the immigration status of these students and report this information to the relevant agency. Violations of this provision would result in the school district losing access to certain state funding.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits governmental entities from providing public benefits or services to individuals not lawfully present in the United States, with the exception of emergency Medicaid benefits. It also clarifies that individuals who are not authorized to be in the U.S. cannot be considered residents for the purposes of higher education. The bill includes provisions for reclassifying students' residency status based on their immigration status and allows for the delay of implementation if federal waivers are needed. Overall, the legislation aims to restrict access to public education and benefits for undocumented individuals in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 25.001, Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 29.153, Education Code 54.052, Education Code 54.053 (Subchapter A, Chapter , Education Code 29, Education Code 54, Education Code 25)