Exempts firefighters from tuition and fees at public colleges for fire science courses.

The bill amends the Education Code to exempt firefighters from tuition and laboratory fees for fire science courses at public institutions of higher education. To qualify, firefighters must be employed by a political subdivision or be a member of a volunteer fire department registered with the Texas A&M Forest Service. They must also complete 20 hours of annual training, respond to at least 25% of their department's emergencies, and hold certain certifications. The exemption applies starting with tuition and fees charged for the 2025 fall semester.

Exempts firefighters from tuition and fees at public colleges for fire science courses.

The bill amends the Education Code to exempt firefighters from tuition and laboratory fees for fire science courses at public institutions of higher education. To qualify, firefighters must be employed by a political subdivision or be a member of a volunteer fire department registered with the Texas A&M Forest Service. They must also complete 20 hours of annual training, respond to at least 25% of their department's emergencies, and hold certain certifications. The exemption applies starting with tuition and fees charged for the 2025 fall semester.