HB99

AN ACT relating to independent school districts.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Establishes a process for creating a new independent school district in a qualifying city.

The bill outlines the process for establishing a new independent school district in a qualifying city. It includes provisions for petitioning for an election, the election process, and the establishment of an interim board of education. The interim board is responsible for developing a transition plan, hiring staff, and ensuring the district is fully operational by a specified deadline. The bill also details the division of assets and liabilities between the new independent district and the altered originating district, and the calculation of funding for the new district.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)