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FL H1419

FL H1419
Establishment of Charter Schools


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to the establishment of charter schools; amending s. 1002.33, F.S.; establishing the New Charter Application Commission; providing purpose and composition of the commission; providing that members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for certain expenses; providing that both the local school district sponsor and the commission will function as charter school authorizers; revising provisions related to charter school applications and review and denial of such applications; providing that charter school authorizers may either approve or recommend denial of an application; providing duties of local school districts that did not function as charter school authorizers; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New Charter Application Commission to provide a fair and impartial review of new charter school applications. Both the local school district sponsor and the Commission will function as charter school authorizers. The bill revises provisions related to charter school applications, including the review and denial process. It provides that charter school authorizers may either approve or recommend denial of an application, and outlines the duties of local school districts that did not function as charter school authorizers. The bill also makes other changes to the charter school application and approval process.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)

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