Exempts former foster children with intellectual disabilities from tuition and fees for postsecondary programs in Texas.

Texas HB5063 amends the Education Code to exempt former foster children with intellectual disabilities from paying tuition and fees for comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at public institutions of higher education. This exemption applies starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill defines intellectual disability according to 20 U.S.C. Section 1140 and specifies that the changes take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Exempts former foster children with intellectual disabilities from tuition and fees for postsecondary programs in Texas.

Texas HB5063 amends the Education Code to exempt former foster children with intellectual disabilities from paying tuition and fees for comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at public institutions of higher education. This exemption applies starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill defines intellectual disability according to 20 U.S.C. Section 1140 and specifies that the changes take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote, otherwise on September 1, 2025.