Unless exempted from attendance by Texas Education Code Section 25.086, a child who is at least six years old and under 19 years of age is required to attend school. There are several exemptions from this requirement.
This time around, 2025 will bring several changes to Texas residents, including the repeal of car inspections, new tax reliefs, and the creation of more county courts to speed up case processings, among other reforms.
Temperature levels shall be reasonably maintained between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit in all occupied areas.
Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning officers, employees, or contractors to perform the duties of a DEI office.
The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning officers, employees, or contractors to perform the duties of a DEI office.
The Texas Education Code includes all laws and rules passed by the state legislature. It applies to most educational institutions that are supported in whole or part by state tax funds.
State lawmakers passed SB 17 in 2023, forcing colleges and universities across Texas to shut down DEI offices and programs. It also requires public institutions to limit the mention of DEI and support for DEI initiatives.
While it is not required that private schools be accredited, the Texas Private Schools Association highly recommends it. Accreditation ensures that the private school is meeting standards that are equivalent to or greater than those of public schools.