HI HR145

Urges the State Public Charter School Commission to develop and adopt administrative rules governing negotiations between the Commission and public charter schools, working with the Board of Education, charter schools, and advocacy organizations including the Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network.

Requests the Commission consider establishing an appeals process before the Board of Education for addressing complaints regarding the Commission's execution of administrative rules and negotiation procedures.

Marks the 25th anniversary of Act 62 (Session Laws of Hawaii 1999), which established charter schools as alternatives offering increased flexibility and autonomy in Hawaii's education system.

Notes concerns about lack of clarity in academic performance expectations, potential due process violations in charter revocation procedures, and absence of a formal appeals process for complaints against Commission decisions.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Board of Education Chairperson, State Public Charter School Commission Executive Director, and Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network Board Chair.