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 Section 31.007 of the Education Code to require school districts to adopt a student code of conduct that includes guidelines for managing student behavior and explicitly prohibits any non-human behavior by students, such as presenting themselves as anything other than a human being on non-exempt days. Exempt days are defined to include Halloween and specific school dress-up days that do not celebrate non-human species. The bill also introduces a definition for "non-human behavior" and outlines various behaviors that fall under this category.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 37.002 to clarify that limiting students to human behaviors does not violate existing regulations. It establishes penalties for school districts that fail to comply with these regulations, allowing the attorney general to file complaints and impose fines for violations. 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 such a vote is not achieved.

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