Texas HB5371 mandates reporting on students not lawfully present in the U.S. enrolled in public schools and creates a criminal offense for certain.

Texas HB5371 amends the Education Code to require school districts to include questions on enrollment forms regarding the citizenship or immigration status of students. It defines a "student not lawfully present" as someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. School districts must report the number of such students and related costs and services quarterly. Providing false statements on enrollment forms or enrolling such students without proper documentation is a Class A misdemeanor. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5371 mandates reporting on students not lawfully present in the U.S. enrolled in public schools and creates a criminal offense for certain.

Texas HB5371 amends the Education Code to require school districts to include questions on enrollment forms regarding the citizenship or immigration status of students. It defines a "student not lawfully present" as someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. School districts must report the number of such students and related costs and services quarterly. Providing false statements on enrollment forms or enrolling such students without proper documentation is a Class A misdemeanor. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.