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This bill directs the Texas Commissioner of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on optimal school district size to improve educational effectiveness. The study will examine four key factors: school district organization and management, available resources, academic performance, and student graduation rates. The commissioner is allowed to seek assistance from relevant agencies and interested parties during the research process. By December 31, 2026, the commissioner must submit a detailed report to legislative education committees that includes the study's findings and specific recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions to enhance school district efficiency and educational outcomes. The bill has an expiration date of January 1, 2027, and will take effect either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate effect vote. The primary goal of this legislation is to systematically analyze and potentially improve the structure and performance of school districts in Texas.

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