MN HF1820

Charter schools in good academic and financial standing may change authorizers if both the proposed authorizer and school board mutually agree to enter into a new contract after the current contract expires.

The proposed authorizer and school board must jointly submit a written letter of intent to the commissioner, and the current authorizer must inform the proposed authorizer about the school's fiscal, operational, and student performance status, including any unmet contract outcomes.

The proposed authorizer must submit an affidavit to the commissioner at least 90 business days before the existing charter contract expires, which the commissioner will approve or disapprove.

If the commissioner does not approve the authorizer change, the school and current authorizer may enter into a new contract; if they do not, the school must be dissolved according to applicable law and current contract terms.

Charter schools subject to notice of nonrenewal or termination are ineligible to change authorizers under this provision.