Texas HB4687 grants immunity to certain charter school campuses and programs, aligning their liability status with school districts.

Texas HB4687 amends the Education Code to provide immunity from liability and suit for certain charter school campuses and programs, aligning their immunity status with school districts. Employees and volunteers of these charter schools are also granted immunity to the same extent as school district employees and volunteers. Members of the governing bodies of these charter schools are granted immunity to the same extent as school district trustees. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4687 grants immunity to certain charter school campuses and programs, aligning their liability status with school districts.

Texas HB4687 amends the Education Code to provide immunity from liability and suit for certain charter school campuses and programs, aligning their immunity status with school districts. Employees and volunteers of these charter schools are also granted immunity to the same extent as school district employees and volunteers. Members of the governing bodies of these charter schools are granted immunity to the same extent as school district trustees. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.