H.B. No. 1212 amends the Education Code by adding a new subsection to Section 39.053, which pertains to the Public School Accountability System. The new language specifies that when comparing the performance of schools, the commissioner is prohibited from comparing campuses in districts where student enrollment is determined solely by residence with those in districts that allow parents to enroll their children in schools outside their designated residential campuses. This change aims to ensure a more equitable comparison of school performance by acknowledging the differences in enrollment practices.

The bill is set to take effect for the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature for immediate implementation. If the necessary vote is not achieved, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 39.053 (Education Code 39)