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This bill addresses several key aspects of charter school authorization and funding in Utah, introducing significant changes to take effect on July 1, 2025. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Legislature will be required to add administrative funding previously provided to charter authorizers to the per-pupil allocation for charter schools. Starting July 1, 2026, charter school authorizers (including the State Charter School Board, local school boards, and higher education institution boards) will be mandated to charge fees for authorization and oversight services. The bill also establishes a new process allowing charter schools to voluntarily transfer between authorizers, with protections against retaliation. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to charter school compliance, including making failure to pay required authorizer fees a potential grounds for terminating a charter agreement. When a charter school closes, the bill now requires distributing assets to satisfy outstanding authorizer fees before other distributions. The legislation aims to create more transparent financial relationships between charter schools and their authorizers while providing more flexibility in school management and oversight, ultimately seeking to improve the charter school system's accountability and operational efficiency.

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