HB3247Introduced in the House
SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED
Introduced by Lilian Jimenez, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Prohibits a child from being denied a free public education through secondary school while in the State based on the child's or the child's parent's or guardian's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. Prohibits a school (defined as a public school, school district, or governing body organized under the Code and its agents) from excluding a child from participation in or denying a child the benefits of any program or activity on the grounds of that child's perceived or actual immigration status or the child's parent's or guardian's actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. Prohibits a school from using policies or procedures or engaging in practices that have the effect of excluding a child from participation in or denying the benefits of any program or activity or the effect of excluding participation of the child's parent or guardian from parental engagement activities or programs because of the child's perceived or actual immigration status or the child's parent's or guardian's actual or perceived immigration status. Prohibits a school from performing certain other actions. Requires a school to develop procedures for reviewing and authorizing requests from law enforcement agents attempting to enter a school or school facility by July 1, 2026. Requires a school to adopt a compliance policy. Allows any party aggrieved by a violation of specified provisions to bring a civil lawsuit no later than 2 years after the violation occurred. Provides that, if the court finds that a willful violation has occurred, the court may award actual damages. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 31, 2025
32
Yes
20
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Judicial Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
Fiscal Note Filed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Balanced Budget Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Judicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
State Debt Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Chair Rules placed on Unlimited debate.
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Unlimited Debate
Third Reading - Unlimited Debate - Passed 070-040-001
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Waive Posting Notice
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Do Pass Executive; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 30, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Third Reading - Passed; 032-020-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288
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