Texas proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine the funding and governance of public free schools.

The proposed constitutional amendment outlines the responsibilities of the Texas Legislature and Independent School Districts (ISDs) regarding the funding, governance, and management of free public schools. It mandates the collection and distribution of ad valorem taxes by the State, prohibits ISDs from collecting such taxes or incurring debt for school funding, and emphasizes parental rights and oversight of school district operations. The amendment also establishes the creation of new ISDs if existing ones exceed 20,000 students and allows for Educational Savings Accounts for students.

Texas proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine the funding and governance of public free schools.

The proposed constitutional amendment outlines the responsibilities of the Texas Legislature and Independent School Districts (ISDs) regarding the funding, governance, and management of free public schools. It mandates the collection and distribution of ad valorem taxes by the State, prohibits ISDs from collecting such taxes or incurring debt for school funding, and emphasizes parental rights and oversight of school district operations. The amendment also establishes the creation of new ISDs if existing ones exceed 20,000 students and allows for Educational Savings Accounts for students.