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OK SB288

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows charter schools to operate online or through a combination of online and classroom instruction in addition to traditional school sites

  • Modifies charter school application requirements to include description of technological platform for online schools and any facilities utilized in the educational plan

  • Deems online charter schools to be considered as located within the boundaries of the sponsoring school district for purposes of charter school law

  • Clarifies that charter schools cannot be used as a method for generating revenue for homeschooled students unless they are participating in a properly established online charter school

  • Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause declaring the act necessary for public peace, health and safety

Legislative Description

An act relating to charter schools; adding online schools to charter school sites; modifying charter school requirements; modifying criteria for charter school application. Effective date. Emergency.

Education - Common

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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