MN SF954

Eliminates the 25 percent statewide average extended time revenue increase for charter schools operating extended day, extended week, or summer programs.

Changes charter school extended time revenue calculation to equal $5,117 multiplied by adjusted pupil units in average daily membership between 1.0 and 1.2, matching the formula used for school districts.

Allows charter schools to provide extended year programs individually or in partnership with other charter schools, subject to commissioner approval.

Establishes learning year pupil counting methodology for charter schools based on hours of instruction exceeding baseline thresholds (1,020 hours for secondary, 935 for elementary, 850 for kindergarten students).

Caps charter school student counting at no more than 1.2 pupils in average daily membership for extended time programs, with hours after June attributable to the following fiscal year.