ID S1248

Removes the requirement that employment contracts for charter school teachers and administrators be in a form approved by the state superintendent of public instruction, while maintaining the condition that professional personnel hold valid certificates.

Allows charter schools and authorized chartering entities to negotiate and revise charters or performance certificates at any time, with review limited to proposed revisions only.

Requires authorized chartering entities to hold a public hearing when non-virtual charter schools propose to increase enrollment caps by 10% or more, with notice to local school district boards at least 30 days prior.

Mandates that local school districts receive written notice of charter revision hearings and may provide oral or written comments regarding impacts of proposed revisions.

Specifies that when a charter is nonrenewed, revoked, or terminated, remaining charter school assets must be returned to the authorized chartering entity for distribution in accordance with applicable law.