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SB 784

Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Candy Noble

SB 784 allows children of peace officers to transfer between Texas school districts without standard residency or restriction requirements, prioritizing officer family flexibility.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 784

Legislative bill overview

SB 784 allows public school students whose parents are peace officers to transfer between school districts without standard restrictions or residency requirements. The bill streamlines the transfer process specifically for children of law enforcement personnel, treating them as a priority class for inter-district enrollment.

Why is this important

This bill affects recruitment and retention of peace officers by removing relocation barriers for their families—officers could potentially accept positions in different districts without forcing children to change schools. It also impacts school district enrollment policies and may create precedent for other occupational groups seeking similar transfer privileges.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Critics may argue this creates preferential treatment for one profession's children while other essential workers (military, healthcare, firefighters) lack similar provisions
  • Administrative burden: Schools must manage additional transfers and verify parental peace officer status, potentially straining already-limited administrative resources
  • District funding impacts: Students transferring out reduce per-pupil funding in origin districts while increasing capacity demands in receiving districts, creating financial imbalances

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

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