HB 6067 Summary

• Deletes provisions allowing certain charter school systems' governing boards to be designated as local educational agencies (LEAs) for receiving federal funds, if they meet three criteria: all schools in same county, enrollment exceeding at least one school district, and same governing board.

• Removes authorization for schools of hope to be designated as local educational agencies for receiving federal funds and eliminates the provision that students in such schools are not eligible for district grade calculations.

• Updates cross-reference in charter technical career centers statute from section 1002.33(25) to section 1002.33(26) regarding board of directors compliance.

• Retains Title I funding distribution requirements including limits on district withholding: 1% for parent involvement, up to 8% for administration, and reasonable amounts for homeless, delinquent, prekindergarten, and foster care transportation programs.

• Takes effect July 1, 2018.