MS HB1150

Brings forward 16 sections of the Mississippi Charter School Act of 1972 for possible amendments, including provisions governing the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board's structure, powers, and duties.

Establishes the 7-member Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Superintendent with exclusive chartering authority, and limits board approval to a maximum of 15 qualified charter applications per fiscal year.

Requires charter applications to include extensive documentation covering academic programs, financial plans, governance structures, enrollment procedures, special education services, and evidence of applicant competence and track record.

Establishes a performance framework for charter schools measuring student academic proficiency and growth, attendance, enrollment retention, discipline rates, postsecondary readiness, financial sustainability, and board compliance with all applicable laws.

Authorizes the authorizer to receive 3% of charter schools' annual per-pupil allocations from state and local funds to cover oversight costs, and requires annual reporting to the Governor, Legislature, and State Board of Education comparing charter school performance with comparable students in local school districts.