CA AB913

Charter schools are subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act for open meeting requirements, or the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act if operated by a state entity.

Charter schools must comply with the California Public Records Act and make records available for public inspection.

Charter schools are subject to conflict-of-interest laws, including Article 4 (Section 1090) and the Political Reform Act of 1974, with designated employees required to file statements of economic interest.

Charter school employees may serve on the governing body, and members may provide loans or guarantor agreements for lines of credit if properly disclosed and approved in public meetings with no or minimal interest.

Provisions become operative on July 1, 2015, establishing transparency and conflict-of-interest standards for charter schools comparable to traditional school districts.