S.B. No. 2927 amends Section 11.174 of the Education Code to establish new requirements for contracts between school district boards of trustees and open-enrollment charter schools or entities regarding the operation of district campuses. The bill introduces several stipulations, including a thorough vetting process to assess performance and financial projections, ensuring that federal funds are passed directly to the school or entity without unauthorized deductions, and addressing student eligibility for enrollment. Additionally, it mandates that a financial review of the partnership be conducted at the end of each school year to reconcile payments.

The bill also empowers the agency to provide guidance on these contracts and conduct audits of partnerships operating district campuses. The changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of school district campuses operated by charter schools or other entities. The provisions of the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and any contracts entered into or renewed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 11.174 (Education Code 11)