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, it permits a maximum of two excused absences during the junior year and increases the limit to four days during the senior year. The bill also 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 at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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