OR HB3215

Expands public charter school sponsorship beyond school district boards and the State Board of Education to include "community sponsors": chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, industry trade associations, and corporations or nonprofits meeting State Board requirements

Applicants whose proposals are denied by a school district board may now submit proposals directly to community sponsors as an alternative to appealing to the State Board of Education

Community sponsor decisions to evaluate, approve, or disapprove charter school proposals are final and not subject to appeal

Public charter schools with community sponsors that contract with third-party educational service providers face restrictions: governing body members cannot be employees or representatives of the third-party entity, school employees cannot promote third-party supplemental services, and educational services must comply with state standards

Community-sponsored charter schools receive 90% of General Purpose Grant funding for K-8 students and 95% for grades 9-12, with 5% of remaining funds transferred to the Department of Education; these schools are excluded from Student Investment Account grants and certain literacy program grants