Texas SB605 allows certain charter holders to establish new open-enrollment charter school campuses without commissioner approval.

The bill amends the Texas Education Code to allow charter holders with certain performance ratings to establish new open-enrollment charter school campuses without needing approval from the commissioner. To qualify, charter holders must have an accreditation status of accredited and at least 50% of their student population in grades assessed under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, or at least 50% of the students in the grades assessed having been enrolled in the school for at least three school years.

Texas SB605 allows certain charter holders to establish new open-enrollment charter school campuses without commissioner approval.

The bill amends the Texas Education Code to allow charter holders with certain performance ratings to establish new open-enrollment charter school campuses without needing approval from the commissioner. To qualify, charter holders must have an accreditation status of accredited and at least 50% of their student population in grades assessed under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, or at least 50% of the students in the grades assessed having been enrolled in the school for at least three school years.