H.B. No. 4687 amends the Education Code to extend immunity from liability and suit to certain charter school campuses and programs, aligning their protections with those of school districts. Specifically, the bill states that a campus or program granted a charter is immune from liability to the same extent as a school district, and this immunity extends to its employees and volunteers. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that grant members of the governing bodies of these campuses or programs immunity from liability and suit equivalent to that of school district trustees.

Furthermore, the bill adds a new section, 12.2525, which explicitly states that eligible entities operating adult education programs under a charter are also granted similar immunity from liability and suit. This ensures that both the entities and their governing body members receive the same legal protections as school districts, thereby promoting a safer environment for educational operations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.057 (Education Code 12)
House Committee Report: Education Code 12.057 (Education Code 12)
Engrossed: Education Code 12.057 (Education Code 12)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 12.057 (Education Code 12)
Enrolled: Education Code 12.057 (Education Code 12)