S.B. No. 1319 is a legislative bill that introduces a new regulation regarding athletic scholarships awarded to foreign students by public institutions of higher education in Texas. The bill adds Section 51.9247 to the Education Code, which stipulates that for each intercollegiate athletic program, no more than 25 percent of the athletic scholarships, grants, or similar financial assistance available for that program can be awarded to students who are citizens of foreign countries. This measure aims to limit the number of athletic scholarships designated for foreign students in order to promote opportunities for domestic students.

The provisions of this new section will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 academic year, and the bill is set to become law on September 1, 2025. The bill was filed on February 14, 2025, and has since passed through the Senate Education K-16 Committee with a favorable vote.

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