This bill amends the Education Code to establish a new process for applications to create open-enrollment charter school campuses or sites. It introduces Section 12.1142, which outlines the requirements for submitting an application, including the necessity to provide the zip code of the proposed location. The bill mandates that the commissioner of education prepare a fiscal report estimating the costs and potential revenue losses for affected school districts, and it requires that this report, along with the application, be posted on the agency's website and shared with relevant school district officials and legislators.

Additionally, the bill specifies that applications for new campuses or sites will be considered only during even-numbered years and allows charter holders to submit applications up to 36 months in advance of the proposed establishment date. It also repeals certain existing provisions related to charter applications and establishes a timeline for the approval process, stating that unless a majority of the State Board of Education votes against an application within 90 days, the application will be automatically approved. The changes will apply only to applications received after the effective date of the Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.1101, Education Code 12.114 (Education Code 12)