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MN HF3097
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sondra Erickson
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 124E.05, subdivision 2, to establish requirements for charter school authorizers
- Authorizers must evaluate applications for new and transfer charter schools, as well as grade and site expansions
- Authorizers must deny applications that do not comply with their established criteria and process
- Authorizers must negotiate and execute charter contracts, oversee compliance with applicable law and rules, and monitor academic, organizational, and financial performance on an ongoing basis
- Authorizers' powers and duties are limited to those specified in statute, and the commissioner cannot require authorizers to perform functions that the department exercises for school districts
- Authorizers must participate in department-approved training
Legislative Description
Charter school authorizer requirements amended.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Innovation Policy
2/26/2018
Committee Referrals
Education Innovation Policy2/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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