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TX HB2410

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility to operate open-enrollment charter schools from only public colleges/universities and junior colleges to include all institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education

  • Allows public institutions of higher education to operate charter schools on their campus or at any location in any county in the state

  • Permits private or independent institutions of higher education to operate charter schools on their campus or within the same county where their campus is located

  • Requires charter schools to include innovative teaching methods, faculty supervision with education expertise, specific performance goals (including dropout recovery), objective assessment standards, and business office oversight from the sponsoring institution

  • Applies only to charter applications filed on or after the effective date, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to granting charters to certain public and private institutions of higher education for open-enrollment charter schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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