H.B. No. 3325 aims to enhance the transition process for public school students moving from alternative education programs to regular educational environments, while also addressing parental rights during this transition. The bill amends the Education Code to include provisions that require school districts to promptly enroll students released from alternative education programs and prohibits refusal of enrollment based on a student's criminal, juvenile, or disciplinary history. Additionally, it mandates that campus administrators coordinate a meeting within five instructional days of a student's release to develop a personalized transition plan, which must involve input from the student's parents and relevant school personnel.

Key amendments include the addition of new subsections that outline the responsibilities of school districts in facilitating student transitions, such as providing a list of personnel involved in the process and ensuring that the transition plan is shared with parents. The bill also emphasizes the importance of recognizing previously earned credits from alternative education programs towards high school graduation requirements. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for immediate implementation if passed by a two-thirds majority in both legislative houses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 25.001, Education Code 37.023 (Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Education Code 25)