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Texas House Bill HB1260

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1260

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Caption

Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.

Impact

By removing the requirement for districts to adhere to the specified spending percentage, HB1260 is positioned to allow greater flexibility in how school districts allocate their operational funds. This change is expected to positively impact school districts that may struggle with funding mandates, providing them with the opportunity to manage their budgets more effectively. The bill will come into effect starting in the 2025-2026 school year, signaling a future shift in the operational guidelines for Texas school districts and their financial assessments.

Summary

House Bill 1260 aims to amend the Texas Education Code by modifying the financial accountability rating system for school districts. The primary focus of the bill is to adjust how a school district's assets to liabilities ratio is determined, particularly in relation to the 65 percent rule regarding operational funds. Specifically, HB1260 seeks to eliminate the requirement for school districts to spend a certain percentage of their operating funds for instructional purposes, which has been a contentious point in the evaluation of school district financial performance.

Contention

The bill has faced discussions concerning the implications of altering the financial accountability framework for schools. Proponents argue that the 65 percent spending threshold can be an unrealistic constraint, potentially limiting districts' ability to address diverse operational challenges. Conversely, critics may contend that loosening these spending rules can lead to a reduction in instructional quality or oversight, fearing that funds might be diverted from essential educational services. The tension surrounding this legislation reflects broader debates about educational funding priorities and the governance of school financial practices.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 39. Public School System Accountability
    • Section: 082

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB170

Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.

TX HB22

Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.

TX HB1206

Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.

TX HB116

Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, certain allotments under the Foundation School Program, determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system, and credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

TX HB2808

Relating to the finality of public school accountability determinations.

TX HB2661

Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB40

Relating to the public school finance system.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.