Texas HB1785 amends the Education Code to allow homeless individuals to take the high school equivalency examination without parental consent.

Texas HB1785 amends Section 7.111 of the Education Code to expand eligibility for the high school equivalency examination. The bill specifies that a person who does not have a high school diploma may take the examination if they are over 17 years of age or if they meet certain conditions and are 16 years of age or older. Notably, the bill prohibits the board from requiring homeless individuals to obtain parental consent before taking the examination. This change applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1785 amends the Education Code to allow homeless individuals to take the high school equivalency examination without parental consent.

Texas HB1785 amends Section 7.111 of the Education Code to expand eligibility for the high school equivalency examination. The bill specifies that a person who does not have a high school diploma may take the examination if they are over 17 years of age or if they meet certain conditions and are 16 years of age or older. Notably, the bill prohibits the board from requiring homeless individuals to obtain parental consent before taking the examination. This change applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.