Bill

HB 1560

85(R) - 2017
House Public Education
Senate Education
House Public Education
Senate Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Ryan Guillen

Sponsor(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the removal of an obsolete reference regarding open-enrollment charter schools and the State Board of Education.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill repeals part of the education code that allows for charters to be granted by the State Board of Education since this authority is now vested with the Commissioner of Education.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is an administrative bill striking an obsolete provision of the Education Code and does not affect our principles. We remain neutral.