HB 1437: Charter Schools
GENERAL BILL by Sapp
Charter Schools; Provides that certain funds must be provided to charter without delay of payment; revises facilities that are exempt from specified assessments of fees; revises maintenance funds that remain with conversion school; revises criteria for charter school system to be considered local educational agency; provides exception to landlords serving on charter school governing boards; revises charter school eligibility & ineligibility criteria to receive charter school capital outlay funding; revises calculation methodology for determining charter school's share of specified revenue; & revises authorized uses of charter school capital outlay funding.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee • Referred to Budget Committee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education Administration Subcommittee |
