Bill Text: TX HB358 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Relating to a study and report regarding optimal school district size and academic effectiveness.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-02-23 - Referred to Public Education [HB358 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB358-Introduced.html
  88R1433 ANG-D
 
  By: Jetton H.B. No. 358
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to a study and report regarding optimal school district
  size and academic effectiveness.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  (a)  The commissioner of education shall conduct
  a study regarding the optimal school district size to maximize
  functionality, ensure the efficient use of resources, and produce
  outstanding student and educational outcomes.  In conducting the
  study, the commissioner shall consider the following factors:
               (1)  school district organization and management;
               (2)  the resources available to each school district;
               (3)  the academic performance of students in each
  school district; and
               (4)  student graduation rates for each school district.
         (b)  The commissioner of education may seek assistance from
  relevant agencies and other interested parties in conducting the
  study under this section.
         (c)  Not later than December 31, 2024, the commissioner of
  education shall submit to each legislative standing committee with
  primary jurisdiction over public education a report that includes:
               (1)  the results of the study conducted under this
  section, including any determinations made with regard to an
  optimal school district size that would promote efficient operation
  and attainment of state educational goals; and
               (2)  recommendations for legislative or other action.
         SECTION 2.  This Act expires January 1, 2025.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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