S.B. No. 1319 is a legislative bill that aims to impose a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that public institutions of higher education in Texas can award to foreign students. Specifically, the bill introduces a new section, Section 51.9247, to the Education Code, which stipulates that for each intercollegiate athletic program, no more than 25 percent of the available athletic scholarships, grants, or similar financial assistance conditioned on participation in the program may be awarded to students who are citizens of foreign countries. This regulation is intended to ensure a balanced distribution of athletic scholarships between domestic and foreign students.

The provisions of this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply starting with the 2026-2027 academic year. This timeline allows institutions to adjust their scholarship awarding processes in accordance with the new regulations. The bill was favorably reported by the Committee on Education K-16, indicating support for the proposed changes within the legislative framework.

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