FL S0830

Allows charter schools to defer opening operations for up to 2 years with written notice to sponsor and parents at least 30 days before school start.

Establishes automatic termination of charter contracts if schools earn two consecutive "F" grades after all appeals are final, with exceptions for turnaround schools and schools serving low-performing school zones.

Creates High Impact Charter Network status for nonprofit charter operators serving educationally disadvantaged students, providing exemptions from administrative fees and priority for grant funding in critical need areas.

Removes classroom-based instruction requirement for blended learning courses, allowing online instruction to occur outside traditional classroom settings.

Requires charter school applicants to provide monthly financial statements before opening and eliminates requirement that students be dismissed based on academic performance.

Removes student eligibility restrictions for virtual instruction programs, allowing any student in kindergarten through grade 12 to enroll in virtual charter schools or district virtual programs.