ID S1097

Allows any school district to convert to a charter district or configuration where all schools are public charter schools, removing the previous prohibition on whole-district conversions

Permits conversion of existing traditional public schools or entire public school districts to charter status, with approval required only from the local board of trustees where the schools are located

Maintains existing application deadlines: authorizers must receive applications by September 1 for schools to begin the following year, and new charters must be authorized by January 1 to begin operations

Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2025