The bill, H.B. No. 4126, amends Section 25.0344 of the Education Code to facilitate the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants, specifically peace officers, servicemembers, and firefighters. The bill redefines key terms, including "parent" to encompass individuals standing in parental relation to a student, and clarifies the definitions of "peace officer" and "servicemember." It allows the board of trustees of a school district to transfer a student to another campus or school district upon request from a parent who is one of the specified public servants.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the transfer must be to the campus or school district chosen by the parent making the request, but it does not require the school district to provide transportation for the student after the transfer. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it will prevail over any conflicting legislation from the 89th Legislature regarding nonsubstantive changes to enacted codes. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.