MN HF2872

Amends the definition of single-purpose authorizers to clarify they can be formed as charitable, nonsectarian organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and incorporated in Minnesota under chapter 317A or as a nonprofit limited liability company under section 322B.975.

Single-purpose authorizers must be formed solely for the purpose of chartering schools and cannot limit charter school applications to any single curriculum, learning program, or method.

Requires eligible authorizers to submit proposals to the commissioner including provisions on capacity, application criteria, contracting process, oversight, renewal criteria, and a five-year financial plan before chartering any schools.

Commissioner must approve or disapprove authorizer applications within 45 business days, with applicants having 20 business days to address deficiencies and commissioner having 15 additional business days for final decision.

Effective the day following final enactment.