S.B. No. 569 aims to modernize virtual education in public schools by introducing new provisions for hybrid and virtual courses under Chapter 30B of the Education Code. The bill mandates that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools inform parents and students about enrollment options for these courses and prohibits denial of enrollment requests without valid reasons. It emphasizes local control and community involvement in educational decisions while removing references to the state virtual school network. Key definitions are established, including "hybrid course," and the bill outlines responsibilities for supporting homeless students and those in substitute care, ensuring equitable access to educational resources.

Additionally, the bill sets forth a framework for the authorization and operation of full-time hybrid and virtual campuses, requiring the commissioner of education to adopt rules for the application process and performance standards. It includes provisions for revocation of campus authorizations based on performance ratings and establishes student eligibility criteria for enrollment. The bill also allows for modified attendance calculations during emergencies to protect school district funding and repeals Chapter 30A, transitioning to the new regulations under Chapter 30B. The provisions will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation possible if passed by a two-thirds vote.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 1.001, Education Code 7.0561, Education Code 25.007, Education Code 26.0031, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 33.009, Education Code 37.0081, Education Code 48.053, Education Code 48.104, Education Code 48.111 (Education Code 25, Education Code 1, Education Code 29, Education Code 33, Education Code 48, Education Code 26, Education Code 37, Education Code 7)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 1.001, Education Code 7.0561, Education Code 25.007, Education Code 26.0031, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 33.009, Education Code 37.0081, Education Code 48.053, Education Code 48.104, Education Code 48.111 (Education Code 25, Education Code 1, Education Code 29, Education Code 33, Education Code 48, Education Code 26, Education Code 37, Education Code 7)
Engrossed: Education Code 1.001, Education Code 7.0561, Education Code 25.007, Education Code 26.0031, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 33.009, Education Code 37.0081, Education Code 48.053, Education Code 48.104, Education Code 48.111 (Education Code 25, Education Code 1, Education Code 29, Education Code 33, Education Code 48, Education Code 26, Education Code 37, Education Code 7)
House Committee Report: Education Code 1.001, Education Code 7.0561, Education Code 25.007, Education Code 26.0031, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 33.009, Education Code 37.0081, Education Code 48.053, Education Code 48.104, Education Code 48.111 (Education Code 25, Education Code 1, Education Code 29, Education Code 33, Education Code 48, Education Code 26, Education Code 37, Education Code 7)
Enrolled: Education Code 1.001, Education Code 7.0561, Education Code 25.007, Education Code 26.0031, Education Code 29.081, Education Code 33.009, Education Code 37.0081, Education Code 48.053, Education Code 48.104, Education Code 48.111 (Education Code 25, Education Code 1, Education Code 29, Education Code 33, Education Code 48, Education Code 26, Education Code 37, Education Code 7)