Texas HB604 modifies school district scheduling rules for the first day of instruction.

HB604 amends the Texas Education Code to allow certain school districts to start the school year before the first Monday in September, provided specific conditions are met. Districts with at least 190,000 students can start on or after the third Monday in August if they offer additional instructional days, the campuses are undergoing reform, and a majority of students are educationally disadvantaged. Districts operating a year-round system can also start earlier. The changes apply starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB604 modifies school district scheduling rules for the first day of instruction.

HB604 amends the Texas Education Code to allow certain school districts to start the school year before the first Monday in September, provided specific conditions are met. Districts with at least 190,000 students can start on or after the third Monday in August if they offer additional instructional days, the campuses are undergoing reform, and a majority of students are educationally disadvantaged. Districts operating a year-round system can also start earlier. The changes apply starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.