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This bill clarifies the calculation of general education revenue for charter schools by modifying how funding is determined. Specifically, the bill adjusts the revenue calculation to include the state average general education revenue per adjusted pupil unit (APU), plus the referendum equalization aid and first tier local optional aid from the pupil's district of residence. The calculation removes certain revenue components like declining enrollment and transportation sparsity revenue, while adding back in other specific revenue types. For charter schools operating extended day, week, or summer programs, the bill provides an additional revenue increase of 25 percent of the statewide average extended time revenue per APU. Additionally, special education charter schools will receive revenue based on their standard calculation plus an amount covering unreimbursed costs for educating students not eligible for special education services. The changes to the revenue calculation will take effect for the fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, providing a more precise method for determining charter school funding that takes into account various educational program characteristics.

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