Senate Bill No. 2928 aims to amend the Education Code regarding the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts in Texas. The bill modifies Section 12A.003(b) to enhance local innovation plans by including provisions for accountability and assessment measures that exceed state and federal requirements, while also specifying that districts of innovation cannot be exempt from certain academic and financial accountability standards, including the first day of instruction requirements. Additionally, it amends Section 25.0811(a) to allow school districts designated as districts of innovation to begin instruction on or after the third Wednesday in August, expanding the options for school start dates.

The bill stipulates that these changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with specific provisions applying only to local innovation plans adopted or renewed after the effective date. Plans adopted before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 25.0811 (Education Code 25)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 25.0811 (Education Code 25)