Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3163

Caption

Relating to campuses of an open-enrollment charter school.

Impact

The bill is set to impact state laws governing education, particularly those concerning charter schools. By allowing charter holders with proven performance metrics, such as high ratings in accountability evaluations, to establish new campuses, the bill could lead to an increase in the number of charter schools across Texas. This move may provide more educational choices for parents and students but also raises concerns regarding the management of educational resources and potential competition with traditional public schools.

Summary

House Bill 3163 pertains to the operations and establishment of campuses for open-enrollment charter schools in Texas. It seeks to facilitate the process for charter holders to open new schools by amending existing regulations around charter school establishment. Specifically, the bill allows a charter holder with satisfactory accreditation to establish new campuses without requiring prior approval from the commissioner under certain conditions. This is significant as it aims to streamline the capability of well-performing charter schools to expand their reach.

Contention

Notably, the bill may face opposition due to its implications for public school districts. Critics might argue that the eased establishment of new charter campuses could divert funding and resources away from traditional public schools, potentially exacerbating inequalities in educational quality and access. The conditions set for the establishment of new campuses, while seemingly aimed at ensuring quality, may also be viewed as insufficient by those who advocate for more stringent oversight and regulation of charter schools.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4293

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

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 HB534

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

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.

TX SB90

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

TX HB2203

Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB263

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

TX SB54

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

TX SB15

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

TX SB822

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.