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HB 4698

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school district or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Linda Garcia

Establishes state grant program funding school campuses implementing full-service community school models with integrated academic and social support services.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4698

Legislative bill overview

HB 4698 proposes establishing a grant program to fund school district and open-enrollment charter school campuses that operate as full-service community schools. These schools typically integrate academic instruction with comprehensive social services, health services, and family support programs on campus. The bill creates a funding mechanism to support schools implementing this community-centered model.

Why is this important

Full-service community schools aim to address non-academic barriers to student success by providing wraparound services like mental health support, food assistance, and parental engagement programs. This bill would allocate state resources to expand access to this model, potentially improving student outcomes and reducing educational disparities in underserved communities. However, the real-world impact depends on grant amounts, eligibility criteria, and implementation details not yet available in the bill text.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: The bill doesn't specify where grant money comes from or how much funding will be available, raising questions about fiscal feasibility and competing state budget priorities.
  • Defining "full-service community school": Without clear criteria, there could be disagreement over which schools qualify and how rigorously the model must be implemented.
  • Charter school inclusion: Including open-enrollment charter schools alongside traditional public schools may generate debate about equitable resource allocation and accountability differences between school types.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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