HI HB2205

Prohibits authorizers from providing technical support to prospective charter school applicants or existing charter schools when such support would directly and substantially impact authorization, approval, denial, renewal, revocation, or nonrenewal decisions.

Requires charter school governing boards to hold open public meetings and post notices and agendas at the school office and website at least six calendar days in advance, with emergency waiver provisions.

Mandates charter school governing boards keep written minutes of all public meetings including attendance, matters discussed, votes by member, and other requested information, posted within 60 calendar days or five calendar days after the next meeting.

Clarifies that revocation and nonrenewal proceedings shall not be subject to Chapter 91 administrative hearing requirements and permits recording of proceedings.

Authorizes charter schools to assess and collect special fees and charges from students for co-curricular activities, with funds deposited into insured accounts and expended by individual schools.

Allows conversion charter schools to enroll students from their former geographic service area and use lottery systems for additional available seats after serving that area.