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HB 4664

Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen

Texas bill requiring public schools to provide lactating students private spaces, flexible schedules, and attendance accommodations to support continued education.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4664

Legislative bill overview

HB 4664 requires Texas public schools to provide reasonable accommodations for lactating students, including access to private spaces for nursing or expressing breast milk, flexible scheduling, and excused absences related to lactation needs. The bill establishes that schools must make these accommodations available without penalty to the student's academic standing or attendance record.

Why is this important

Lactating students—primarily teen mothers—currently lack legal protections ensuring they can manage nursing or milk expression during the school day, which can impact their ability to stay enrolled and succeed academically. This bill addresses a gap in student support services that affects a vulnerable population balancing parenthood and education, potentially improving graduation rates and educational equity.

Potential points of contention

  • School resource burden: Critics may argue schools lack adequate private facilities or staff capacity to implement accommodations, particularly in under-resourced districts, raising implementation costs
  • Scope and definition: Questions about what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" and whether schools could face liability disputes over sufficiency of provided spaces or scheduling flexibility
  • Student privacy and stigma: Concerns about how to provide accommodations while protecting student privacy and avoiding social stigmatization in school environments

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

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