Amend CSSB 2 (house committee report) as follows:
(1) On page 23, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:
(d-1) This subsection expires August 31, 2015. Notwithstanding Subsection (d), the commissioner shall use the discretionary consideration process and criteria established under this subsection in determining whether to renew the charter for an open-enrollment charter school in a case to which Subsection (d) would otherwise apply, if the charter holder demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that a turnaround plan for the school is being implemented and that during the preceding two school years there has been measurable improvement in the school's academic or financial performance. In making a determination under this subsection, the commissioner shall use criteria established by commissioner rule that are appropriate to measure the specific improvement goals of the school, which may include:
(1) financial audit results for the current year that have not yet been considered by the agency;
(2) financial audit results for the preceding year that are being considered by the agency but for which the agency has not yet made a determination;
(3) any action taken by the school to address performance ratings assigned under Subchapter C or D, Chapter 39, as applicable, that demonstrates systemic reform, including modification of the governing body, consolidation of resources, or repurposing of the management team; and
(4) the results of the turnaround efforts.
(2) On page 25, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:
(c-1) This subsection expires August 31, 2015. Notwithstanding Subsection (c), the commissioner shall use the criteria established under this subsection in determining whether to revoke the charter for an open-enrollment charter school in a case to which Subsection (c) would otherwise apply, if the charter holder demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that a turnaround plan is being implemented for the school and that during the preceding two school years there has been measurable improvement in the school's academic or financial performance. In making a determination under this subsection, the commissioner shall use criteria established by commissioner rule that are appropriate to measure the specific improvement goals of the school, which may include:
(1) financial audit results for the current year that have not yet been considered by the agency;
(2) financial audit results for the preceding year that are being considered by the agency but for which the agency has not yet made a determination;
(3) any action taken by the school to address performance ratings assigned under Subchapter C or D, Chapter 39, as applicable, that demonstrates systemic reform, including a modification of the governing body, consolidation of resources, or repurposing of the management team; and
(4) the results of the turnaround efforts.