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MN HF3097

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sondra Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

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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