House Bill No. 4758 proposes an amendment to the Education Code of Texas, specifically adding Section 29.0054, which establishes a public school policy allowing students with disabilities to be accompanied by a service animal and a handler. The bill defines "service animal" according to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and stipulates that a school district may adopt this policy if the student's admission, review, and dismissal committee determines that the student requires a service animal to access educational programs and also needs a handler for the animal.

Additionally, the bill allows school districts to set requirements for the handler to be unobtrusive in the classroom setting. This legislation aims to enhance the educational experience for students with disabilities by ensuring they have the necessary support from both their service animals and handlers while on school campuses. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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