S.B. No. 1755 amends the Education Code to establish new provisions regarding the facilities or locations where public school prekindergarten classes can be offered in partnership with private entities. The bill introduces a new subsection (h) to Section 29.153, which states that such facilities are exempt from complying with certain municipal ordinances. Specifically, these facilities are not required to adhere to any municipal ordinance related to the operation of a private prekindergarten program, except for those ordinances that impose local occupancy restrictions. Additionally, they are also exempt from municipal ordinances governing the operation of prekindergarten programs by school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.

The bill aims to streamline the process for public school prekindergarten classes operating in collaboration with private entities by reducing regulatory burdens. It is designed to facilitate partnerships that could enhance early childhood education opportunities. The Act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 29.153 (Education Code 29)