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 reflect this broader terminology, allowing both public and private institutions to apply for charters. The bill specifies that the commissioner may grant charters to these institutions, provided they meet certain criteria related to educational programs, supervision, and financial operations.

Further amendments clarify that the name of a charter school operated by an institution of higher education must include the institution's name, and it establishes that Subchapter D applies to these charter schools as if they were granted a charter under that subchapter. The bill also repeals a section related to the application process for public junior colleges. Importantly, the changes will only apply to charter applications filed after the bill's effective date, ensuring that previously filed applications are governed by the existing law. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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)