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TX HB2195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Vandeaver

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows public school campuses facing accountability interventions to elect to operate as a "community school" under their campus turnaround plan, coordinating academic, social, and health services through community partnerships

  • Community schools may offer programs including early childhood education, after-school and summer programs, college and career preparation, mentoring, health and social services for students and families, and parenting classes

  • Requires campuses electing community school status to establish a school community partnership team, partner with a lead organization experienced in community schools, and designate a community school coordinator

  • Mandates approval of the community school plan by at least 75% of campus faculty/staff, 75% of parents of enrolled students, and the school district's board of trustees

  • Prohibits the commissioner from ordering campus closure without first giving the campus the opportunity to operate as a community school and at least two years to implement the plan

Legislative Description

Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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