Texas SB806 proposes that public school students facing expulsion be considered for enrollment in a virtual education program instead.

Texas SB806 amends the Education Code to require school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to consider enrolling a student in a full-time virtual education program as an alternative to expulsion. This consideration applies unless the student is expelled under specific conditions. The change takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB806 proposes that public school students facing expulsion be considered for enrollment in a virtual education program instead.

Texas SB806 amends the Education Code to require school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to consider enrolling a student in a full-time virtual education program as an alternative to expulsion. This consideration applies unless the student is expelled under specific conditions. The change takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.