Texas SB609 mandates independent, home-rule, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally required policies.

Texas SB609 amends the Education Code to require independent school districts, home-rule school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally mandated policies. The bill imposes a duty on these school entities, their governing bodies, and school personnel to implement and act in accordance with any policy requirement imposed by law. The changes take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB609 mandates independent, home-rule, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally required policies.

Texas SB609 amends the Education Code to require independent school districts, home-rule school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally mandated policies. The bill imposes a duty on these school entities, their governing bodies, and school personnel to implement and act in accordance with any policy requirement imposed by law. The changes take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.