Bill > HB1878

This bill introduces new regulations for open-enrollment charter schools in Texas regarding the use of state-provided funds. Specifically, the bill prohibits charter holders from spending money received for an open-enrollment charter school to support a school located outside of Texas, with an exception for contractual goods and services. If the commissioner of education determines that a charter holder has violated this provision, they are required to withhold an amount equal to three times the improperly spent funds from the charter holder's future funding. Additionally, the bill amends existing education code to add a new grounds for charter revocation: if a charter holder spends at least $100,000 in violation of the new fund usage restriction. This means that charter schools that misuse state funds by supporting out-of-state schools could not only face financial penalties but also potentially lose their charter. The provisions aim to ensure that state education funds are used exclusively for the intended purpose of supporting education within Texas. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving charter schools time to adjust to the new requirements.

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