H.B. No. 4893 establishes a new postsecondary advising program called the "Breakthrough program" aimed at supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue postsecondary education or who are considered educationally disadvantaged. The bill amends the Education Code by adding a new subchapter that outlines the program's definition, establishment, and the duties of the commissioner and the agency responsible for its implementation. The commissioner is tasked with coordinating efforts with social service organizations and public school personnel, setting performance goals for student achievement, and providing training and technical assistance to local programs.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each local program develop a funding plan to maintain service levels even if state funding decreases, and allows local programs to accept various forms of funding, including federal and state money, donations, and grants. The agency is required to perform all functions related to the program and is prohibited from contracting these functions to private entities. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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