H.B. No. 4359 introduces a new section to the Government Code, specifically Section 325.026, which mandates the Sunset Advisory Commission to conduct reviews of certain independent and consolidated school districts. The commission is required to perform a forensic audit and review two school districts during each review cycle, selecting them based on their instructional spending per student. The districts chosen for review will be those with the lowest and highest instructional spending within a selected education service center region, which the commission must identify by October 31 of each odd-numbered year.

Additionally, the commission is tasked with preparing a report by January 1 of each odd-numbered year that highlights inefficiencies in the districts' operations and offers recommendations for improvement. This includes suggestions related to governance, management, operating structure, and compliance with legislative requirements. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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