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HB 2185 · 2025 session

Did not pass

Enrollment in virtual public charter schools

Removes the requirement that a student must receive approval from the student's resident school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school that is not sponsored by the school district if a specified percentage of students in the school district already are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district.

Where it stands

Last action, June 27, 2025: In committee upon adjournment.

What it does

Removes the cap of the percent of students who can attend a virtual public charter school.

Full legislative summary

Removes the requirement that a student must receive approval from the student's resident school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school that is not sponsored by the school district if a specified percentage of students in the school district already are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district.

Removes the requirement that a school district that does not give approval for enrollment in a virtual public charter school not sponsored by the school district must provide information about other online options available to students.

Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

History

  1. · House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. · House

    Referred to Education.

  3. · House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.