HB 1278

Relating to creation and funding of professional charter academies which are owned and operated by highly qualified teaching professionals in Texas and authorizing the commissioner of education to adopt rules to administer and fund the professional charter academy program.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1278 establishes a program for professional charter academies owned and operated by highly qualified teaching professionals. These academies would operate independently, with funding available after the first year of operation. The commissioner of education is tasked with creating rules to administer and prevent financial fraud while ensuring these institutions meet state and federal standards for schools.

Author (1)

Alan Schoolcraft

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Rep. Alan Schoolcraft

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0602

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.308

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