CA AB572

Charter schools are subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting requirements), unless operated by an entity governed by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, in which case that act applies instead.

Charter schools must comply with the California Public Records Act, allowing public inspection and copying of records.

Charter schools are subject to conflict-of-interest laws (Government Code Section 1090) and the Political Reform Act of 1974, requiring designated employees to file statements of economic interest.

Individuals may serve on a charter school governing body while employed in a separate position at the school, but must abstain from voting on matters affecting their own employment or personnel matters uniquely affecting their relatives.

Provisions become operative on July 1, 2011, and establish transparency and conflict-of-interest standards for charter schools comparable to those for traditional school districts.