Starting September 1, 2025, sweeping changes to board meeting practices and public information requests will go into effect for all Texas open-enrollment charter schools. These legislative updates reflect a push for transparency, accessibility, and parent engagement. Now is the time to prepare. With parent engagement and public transparency at the forefront of recent legislative changes, … Read More
What Information is Public Information?
In the spirit of transparency, the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) was adopted to help make governmental information accessible to the public. Charter schools, as a qualifying governmental body according to TEC 12.1051(a), must adhere to the regulations and responsibilities outlined in the act. This means that any member of the public for any reason … Read More