Texas HB494 expands eligibility for free prekindergarten programs to include children of full-time school district employees.

HB494 amends the Texas Education Code to expand the eligibility criteria for free prekindergarten programs. Specifically, it allows children of full-time school district employees to enroll in these programs. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and can take immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses. If not, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB494 expands eligibility for free prekindergarten programs to include children of full-time school district employees.

HB494 amends the Texas Education Code to expand the eligibility criteria for free prekindergarten programs. Specifically, it allows children of full-time school district employees to enroll in these programs. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and can take immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses. If not, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.