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This bill modifies existing Maine state law regarding the cap on public charter schools by automatically increasing the maximum number of permitted charter schools by one whenever the current limit is reached. Currently, Maine law restricts the total number of public charter schools to 10, and when that limit is met, the previous regulation prevented the commissioner from accepting additional registrations from the charter school commission or local school boards. Under this new legislation, instead of stopping new registrations, the cap will automatically expand by one school, effectively creating more opportunities for public charter schools to be established. Public charter schools are independently operated public schools that receive government funding but have more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods compared to traditional public schools. The bill appears aimed at providing more educational options and reducing barriers to charter school expansion in the state of Maine.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=282&snum=132