The bill, H.B. No. 2410, proposes amendments to the Education Code regarding the granting of charters for open-enrollment charter schools by public and private institutions of higher education. Key changes include the replacement of the terms "college or university or junior college" with "public or private institution of higher education" in the heading of Subchapter E. Additionally, the definitions section is updated to include "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education," while removing references to "public junior college" and "public senior college or university." The bill allows both public and private institutions of higher education to apply for charters to operate open-enrollment charter schools, expanding the eligibility beyond just public institutions.

Further amendments specify that the commissioner may grant charters to these institutions if certain criteria are met, including the requirement for innovative teaching methods and direct supervision by faculty members. The bill also mandates that the name of the charter school must include the name of the institution operating it. Notably, Section 12.154(b) is repealed, and the changes will only apply to charter applications filed after the bill's effective date. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.151, Education Code 12.152, Education Code 12.154, Education Code 12.155, Education Code 12.156 (Education Code 12)