S.B. No. 1127 is a legislative bill that amends various sections of the Education Code concerning charter schools in Texas, specifically addressing their admission, enrollment, and employment policies. The bill introduces new classes of charters, including college or university charters and adult education program charters, while removing the previous option of "or" between the existing classes. It also expands the definition of open-enrollment charter schools, recognizing them as local governments and political subdivisions for various legal purposes, and adds new responsibilities for the governing bodies of these schools regarding accountability and oversight of management companies.

Additionally, the bill modifies admission and enrollment procedures, requiring governing bodies to use a common admission application and fill available positions through a lottery or by the order of applications received. It also clarifies that assistant principals or assistant directors are not considered members of the governing body. Furthermore, it allows for the employment of teachers for noncore academic career and technical education courses without a baccalaureate degree, provided they meet specific qualifications. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.002, Education Code 12.1058, Education Code 12.111, Education Code 12.117, Education Code 12.119, Education Code 12.129 (Education Code 12)