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ID S1364
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows up to 6 new public charter schools to begin instruction in any one school year, with an exception for schools serving underserved student populations.
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Limits new public charter schools to one per school district per school year, unless the school serves underserved student populations as defined in the statute.
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Defines "underserved student population" to include low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, at-risk students, English as a second language students, immigrant students, students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, and other special populations likely to be excluded from traditional public schools.
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Designates the public charter school commission to determine whether a new public charter school meets qualifications for serving underserved student populations.
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Exempts public virtual charter schools and charter transfers from the annual limit on new charter school approvals.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to public charter schools to provide for an exception to the number of new public charter schools that may begin educational instruction in any one school year and to provide for certain qualifications for such additional new public charter schools.
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
Last Action
Ret'd to Educ
3/5/2010