The Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Educational Spaces (F.U.R.R.I.E.S.) Act aims to regulate student behavior in Texas schools by prohibiting non-human behaviors. The bill amends the Education Code to require school districts to adopt a student code of conduct that includes guidelines for managing student behavior, with specific emphasis on prohibiting any non-human behavior by students. This includes presenting oneself as anything other than a human being on non-exempt days, which are defined as Halloween and designated dress-up days. The bill also clarifies that limiting students to human behaviors is not a violation of existing regulations.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for terms such as "non-human behavior" and "exempt day," and it outlines the responsibilities of school districts in enforcing these regulations. It allows for complaints to be filed with the attorney general if violations occur, and establishes penalties for school districts that fail to comply. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 31.007, Education Code 37.002, Education Code 26.011 (Education Code 37, Education Code 26, Education Code 31)