Texas HB1260 amends the public school financial accountability rating system to prevent certain measures affecting school districts' financial.

Texas HB1260 amends the public school financial accountability rating system by prohibiting the inclusion of certain performance measures. Specifically, the bill prevents measures that require school districts to allocate at least 65 percent of their operating funds for instructional purposes, penalize districts for not meeting this threshold, or factor in funds needed to comply with Chapter 49 for districts reducing their local revenue level. This change takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1260 amends the public school financial accountability rating system to prevent certain measures affecting school districts' financial.

Texas HB1260 amends the public school financial accountability rating system by prohibiting the inclusion of certain performance measures. Specifically, the bill prevents measures that require school districts to allocate at least 65 percent of their operating funds for instructional purposes, penalize districts for not meeting this threshold, or factor in funds needed to comply with Chapter 49 for districts reducing their local revenue level. This change takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.