Critics of charter school funding opposed the measure, arguing that they don’t have to meet the same standards that school districts do. Currently, charter schools’ construction projects must come out of pocket or rely on donations.
Texas, which has several cities seeing a major influx of new residents, already has a fairly aggressive school construction program, and Balfour Beatty was awarded two contracts for school projects in the state — totaling more than $200 million — over the last several months, with both highlighting sustainability and energy efficiency.
