Bill Number: SB 250
Subject: Public School Academies
Sponsor: Betty Jean Alexander
MASA Position:

Description: The bill modifies authorizers of public school academies. The bill would only allow a community college or state public university to be an authorizer if their board is popularly elected. Additionally, the bill amends this portion of the school aid act to mandate that all requirements are met.

Position Notes: The committee clarified that this legislation would not affect ISD authorization. Additionally, the committee raised questions regarding what next steps would be upon passage of the bill for current PSAs that would not be authorized.
Position Date:
Bill Status: Introduced (4/9/2019; Referred to Committee on Education and Career Readiness)
PA Number: NA
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