Texas HB4561 prohibits excused absences and school support for student political protests, advocacy, or policy influence during school hours, and.

Texas HB4561 amends the Texas Education Code to prohibit school districts from granting excused absences for student political protests, social or public policy advocacy, or attempts to influence legislation or governmental policymaking. Educators are barred from promoting or directing such activities during working hours or issuing excused absences for these purposes. Schools must treat such absences as unexcused. The Texas Education Agency must report alleged violations publicly and adopt rules to enforce the Act.

Texas HB4561 prohibits excused absences and school support for student political protests, advocacy, or policy influence during school hours, and.

Texas HB4561 amends the Texas Education Code to prohibit school districts from granting excused absences for student political protests, social or public policy advocacy, or attempts to influence legislation or governmental policymaking. Educators are barred from promoting or directing such activities during working hours or issuing excused absences for these purposes. Schools must treat such absences as unexcused. The Texas Education Agency must report alleged violations publicly and adopt rules to enforce the Act.