The bill, S.B. No. 514, mandates the Texas Education Agency to create an annual School District Profile Report by December 31 each year. This report will provide an overview of public education at both the state and school district levels for the preceding school year. The new section added to the Education Code, Section 7.009, outlines specific requirements for the report, including the inclusion of browsable and downloadable data elements that summarize information based on school district characteristics and provide detailed data on individual districts. Additionally, the report must feature a peer search function for users to group districts by shared characteristics and include definitions for each data element along with their sources.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that the Texas Education Agency has adequate time to prepare for the implementation of these reporting requirements. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of educational data, allowing stakeholders to better understand and compare school district performance across the state.

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