Texas HB4481 amends the Education Code to classify open-enrollment charter schools as local authorities for certain purposes, including designating.

Texas HB4481 amends the Education Code to redefine open-enrollment charter schools as local authorities for specific purposes. This includes the designation of school crossing guards for campuses of the school. The bill also specifies that these charter schools are considered local governments for various legal purposes, such as property transactions and tax code applications. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4481 amends the Education Code to classify open-enrollment charter schools as local authorities for certain purposes, including designating.

Texas HB4481 amends the Education Code to redefine open-enrollment charter schools as local authorities for specific purposes. This includes the designation of school crossing guards for campuses of the school. The bill also specifies that these charter schools are considered local governments for various legal purposes, such as property transactions and tax code applications. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.