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This bill amends the Education Code to specify that open-enrollment charter schools and their officers, employees, and governing body members are subject to the same travel expense regulations as state agencies, regardless of the funding source for their travel. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to Section 12.1058 that applies Section 660.093 of the Government Code to charter schools as if they were state agencies and their personnel were state employees. This means that charter school representatives will need to follow the same rules and guidelines for travel expenses that apply to state government employees, ensuring consistent standards for reimbursement and expense reporting across different types of educational institutions. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for charter schools to adjust to the new requirements.

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