The bill, H.B. No. 3136, amends Section 25.087(b-2) of the Education Code to allow school districts to excuse students from attending school for the purpose of visiting accredited institutions of higher education during their junior and senior years. Specifically, the bill increases the number of excused absence days from two to four for the senior year, while maintaining the limit of two days for the junior year. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to adopt a policy for determining when such absences will be excused and to establish a procedure for verifying the student's visit to the institution.

This legislation is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect possible if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses. If not, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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