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HB 4886

Relating to reporting on students not lawfully present in the United States enrolled in a public school.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mike Olcott

HB 4886 requires Texas public schools to report enrollment data on undocumented students to state education agency, raising privacy and educational access concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 4886

Legislative bill overview

HB 4886 would require Texas public schools to report data on students who are not lawfully present in the United States to the state education agency. The bill mandates collection and reporting of enrollment numbers and demographic information about undocumented students in public school systems.

Why is this important

This legislation would create the first statewide tracking system for undocumented students in Texas schools, affecting millions of students and raising questions about data privacy, school safety, and educational access. The reporting requirements could influence education policy, funding decisions, and potentially shape enforcement actions or future immigration-related legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and safety concerns: Opponents worry that collecting and centralizing data on undocumented students could expose vulnerable minors to immigration enforcement or discourage enrollment in schools
  • Educational access impact: Critics argue that documentation requirements could deter families from enrolling children in school, violating the Supreme Court precedent (Plyler v. Doe) that guarantees K-12 education regardless of immigration status
  • Implementation challenges: Questions remain about how schools would verify immigration status, whether this violates FERPA privacy rules, and the administrative burden on already-stretched school districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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