Texas HB1278 establishes a program for professional charter academies owned and operated by highly qualified teaching professionals.

HB1278 creates a program for professional charter academies in Texas, allowing highly qualified education professionals to establish and operate these academies. To qualify, professionals must have at least five years of teaching experience and be rated as proficient or higher, or have served as a principal for three years. The commissioner of education will grant charters based on a viable business plan, financial guarantees, and community interest. Academies must be 100% owned by operating professionals and are subject to specific laws.

Texas HB1278 establishes a program for professional charter academies owned and operated by highly qualified teaching professionals.

HB1278 creates a program for professional charter academies in Texas, allowing highly qualified education professionals to establish and operate these academies. To qualify, professionals must have at least five years of teaching experience and be rated as proficient or higher, or have served as a principal for three years. The commissioner of education will grant charters based on a viable business plan, financial guarantees, and community interest. Academies must be 100% owned by operating professionals and are subject to specific laws.