Relating to a pilot program for outcomes-based contracts at public schools.

HB 5232 creates a pilot program allowing select Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to enter contracts for educational services where payment is tied to student outcomes. The bill requires contracts to include specific targets for academic performance, graduation rates, and skill proficiency, with funding incentives based on meeting these measurable goals. Participating schools must use defined performance metrics and allow flexible implementation of strategies tailored to student needs. The Texas Education Agency will select at least five schools for the pilot, award grants correlated to outcome achievements, and submit a 2028 report with recommendations on potential statewide expansion. The program expires September 1, 2029.