Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2426

Caption

Relating to public school discipline and law and order issues regarding open-enrollment charter schools.

Impact

The amendments introduced by SB2426 are expected to impact the operations of open-enrollment charter schools significantly. By requiring compliance with specific provisions relating to school discipline and law enforcement interactions, the bill enhances accountability within charter schools. Furthermore, it stipulates that charter schools must adhere to various educational and operational standards, which are critical in ensuring that they meet both state requirements and community expectations for student behavior and educational outcomes.

Summary

SB2426 aims to address issues related to public school discipline, particularly focusing on open-enrollment charter schools in Texas. The bill amends various sections of the Education Code to clarify and reinforce the rules governing how these charter schools operate, emphasizing criminal history considerations and various educational mandates. One of the significant changes includes specifying that charter schools are subject to provisions establishing criminal offenses and regulations regarding student management practices.

Contention

While the bill aims to strengthen accountability, there are points of contention regarding the degree of autonomy that charter schools should maintain. Some opponents argue that the added regulations could undermine the flexible operational framework that charter schools rely on, potentially hindering innovation in educational practices. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the implications for student placements in disciplinary actions, particularly how these actions might affect students' long-term educational trajectories.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5095

Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing public school discipline and law and order to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB1098

Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB516

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.

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 SB472

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

TX HB4409

Relating to an annual student discipline review by the commissioner of education and student discipline plans submitted by public schools.

TX HB5092

Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools.

TX SB1072

Relating to local school health advisory councils and instruction regarding human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity provided by public schools.

TX HB5033

Relating to requiring public schools and public institutions of higher education to report data regarding certain arrests made on school or institution property.

TX HB2203

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

Similar Bills

TX HB156

Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.