The bill, S.B. No. 558, proposes the establishment of a grant program aimed at supporting school districts and open-enrollment charter schools designated as full-service community schools in Texas. It introduces a new section, 33.910, to the Education Code, which outlines the criteria for a campus to be designated as a full-service community school. These schools are expected to provide a range of comprehensive services, including academic, social, and health services, to students, their families, and community members, with the goal of improving educational outcomes. The services listed include early learning programs, family engagement initiatives, mentoring, job training, nutrition services, and mental health support, among others.

Additionally, the bill empowers the commissioner of education to solicit and accept donations to fund the program and mandates the adoption of necessary rules for its administration. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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