Texas HB2196 modifies virtual education provisions and funding calculations for school districts.

Texas HB2196 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to offer virtual and hybrid courses. It requires districts and charter schools to notify parents and students about these options. The bill also mandates that districts and charter schools make reasonable efforts to accommodate students in special circumstances. It prohibits districts and charter schools from requiring students to enroll in virtual or hybrid courses, except for open-enrollment charter schools.

Texas HB2196 modifies virtual education provisions and funding calculations for school districts.

Texas HB2196 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to offer virtual and hybrid courses. It requires districts and charter schools to notify parents and students about these options. The bill also mandates that districts and charter schools make reasonable efforts to accommodate students in special circumstances. It prohibits districts and charter schools from requiring students to enroll in virtual or hybrid courses, except for open-enrollment charter schools.