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FL H1255
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Rouson
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AI Summary
- Municipal governing authorities may sponsor charter schools within their jurisdiction, in addition to district school boards
- Charter schools operated by municipalities or private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporations are eligible for up to 15-year charters, subject to approval by the district school board or municipal governing authority
- Municipal-sponsored charter schools must secure an annual surety bond for the first 3 years of operation, equal to public funding received but not exceeding $500,000 (high-performing charter school replications are exempt)
- Removes the restriction that prevented high-performing charter schools from establishing more than one new charter school per year within the state
- Municipal governing authorities and district school boards must issue payments to charter schools within 10 working days of receiving state or federal funds, or pay 1% monthly interest on unpaid balances
Legislative Description
Charter Schools
Last Action
Died in Choice and Innovation Subcommittee
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Choice and Innovation Subcommittee1/15/2016
Full Bill Text
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