The bill, S.B. No. 1649, proposes to designate the Windham School District as the provider of postsecondary education for its students. It introduces new sections to the Education Code, specifically Sections 19.012 and 19.013. Section 19.012 mandates the district and the relevant department to create a memorandum of understanding that allows the district to administer postsecondary education programs in collaboration with higher education partners.

Additionally, Section 19.013 establishes a postsecondary education advisory board within the district, tasked with advising the department on postsecondary education programs. This advisory board will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Workforce Commission, public institutions of higher education, and organizations representing families and students of the district. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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