Bill Summary

by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee, Stargel Co Sponsors: Adkins, Costello CS Sponsors: Education Committee, Appropriations Committee

School Choice: Establishes criteria for high-performing charter schools & high-performing charter school systems; provides for eligibility verification by Commissioner of Education; authorizes establishment of charter schools that replicate certain educational programs; revises charter school provisions relating to application, charter provisions, charter school governing boards, procedures & appeal of nonrenewal or termination, enrollment preferences, exemption from requirements, & capital outlay funding; provides requirements for schools using shared facilities & for administering federal funding; requires DOE to examine charter school funding & costs. Effective Date: July 1, 2011

   H Appropriations Committee
   H Education Committee