HI HCR134

Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the per-pupil funding system for public charter schools to determine if it fulfills its statutory purpose of equalizing operational funding among public schools.

Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to provide specific data by June 30, 2016, detailing how the current funding system fails to achieve its statutory equalization purpose.

Mandates the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2017 Regular Session convenes.

Acknowledges that charter schools face financial strain and operational sustainability challenges according to State Public Charter School Commission annual reports, and that charter schools must cover additional expenses including facility costs.