Texas HB1048 mandates free full-day prekindergarten for eligible children starting from the 2025-2026 school year.
HB1048 amends the Texas Education Code to require school districts to offer free full-day prekindergarten classes to children who are at least four years old. Districts must provide these classes without charging tuition. The bill also mandates that prekindergarten classes be of high quality, meeting specific program standards. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
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