Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB560

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.

Impact

The bill mandates that upon receipt of a new application, the education agency must prepare a fiscal note that estimates the total costs to the state, as well as any potential revenue loss for affected school districts over the following ten years. This approach is intended to provide a clearer financial picture for lawmakers and stakeholders, thereby enhancing financial planning and accountability regarding new charter schools. The State Board of Education will be responsible for the ultimate approval of these applications, ensuring that local educational jurisdiction is considered in the decision-making process.

Summary

Senate Bill 560 aims to revise the procedures surrounding applications for the establishment of new open-enrollment charter school campuses or sites in Texas. It stipulates that applicants must submit their proposals along with the zip code of the proposed location, allowing for a more precise evaluation of potential impacts on existing school districts. This structured application process is designed to facilitate state oversight and ensure that new campuses align with educational needs in the area.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding SB560 center on the balance between state oversight and local control over educational institutions. Proponents argue that this bill is necessary to ensure that new charter schools do not negatively impact existing public schools financially and that there is adequate review of their potential effects on local communities. Conversely, critics may raise concerns that excessive regulation from the state could hinder the establishment of new educational options that might benefit students in underserved areas. Additionally, some lawmakers worry that the financial burdens imposed by new charter schools could indirectly lead to resource allocation issues within traditional public schools.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 12. Charters
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX HB5516

Identical Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.

Previously Filed As

TX SB90

Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.

TX HB4293

Relating to applications for the establishment of certain new open-enrollment charter school campuses.

TX HB2102

Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB534

Relating to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB5086

Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and to the expansion of a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB345

Relating to the requirements for a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

TX SB1099

Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB263

Relating to the requirements for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB1707

Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB4977

Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

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