The elected Texas State Board of Education has authority to approve or veto new charter applications approved by the appointed Commissioner of Education.
OSOD closely tracks new charter applications as part of our mission to highlight the harms of privatization to Texas students and schools. You can learn more about current and previous charter applicants and sign up to stay informed about future application cycles.
Texas High School for Accelerated Learning (Aldine, Spring)
On May 28, Commissioner Morath announced that he would propose just one new charter applicant, Texas High School for Accelerated Learning, to the State Board of Education for a final vote at the board’s June meeting. The public hearing to consider the application was held on Wednesday June 24. Board members took a final vote to approve the charter application on Friday June 26.
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Voted yes to approve (9) |
Chair Kinsey and Members Francis, Childs, Hickman, Pickren, Young, Ellis, Maynard, and Hall. |
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Voted no to veto (5) |
Members Reveles, Perez-Diaz, Bell-Metereau, Clark, and Brooks |
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Abstained (1) |
Member Little |
Read OSOD’s full media release for more information on the proposed charter.
A.R.T.S. Academy (DeSoto)
The Boone School of Agriculture (Fort Bend)
Leaders at Heart (Ferris)
Nova STEAM Academy (Ennis, Red Oak, Waxahachie)
On May 11-13, five charter applicants answered questions from TEA staff and SBOE members during “capacity interviews.” Interviews often include questions on proposed curriculum, student services, staff, facilities, finances, and more.
Capacity interviews are livestreamed and recorded so anyone can watch. Recordings of the meetings can be found under “Past Meetings” at the link below.
Following the interviews, Commissioner Morath announced that only Texas High School for Accelerated Learning would advance to the SBOE for a final vote.
