Texas SB1049 allows excused absences for students to attend religious courses offered by private entities.

Texas SB1049 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to excuse students from attending school to attend a "released time course." A released time course is defined as a course in religious instruction offered by a private entity. The bill requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy for excusing students from school to attend these courses, including parental consent and attendance record requirements.

Texas SB1049 allows excused absences for students to attend religious courses offered by private entities.

Texas SB1049 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to excuse students from attending school to attend a "released time course." A released time course is defined as a course in religious instruction offered by a private entity. The bill requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy for excusing students from school to attend these courses, including parental consent and attendance record requirements.