Bill > SF2774

This bill modifies requirements for charter school boards of directors and chief administrators in Minnesota, making several key changes. The bill expands the definition of "public official" to include charter school board members and directors, which subjects them to certain ethical and reporting standards. For charter school boards, the legislation requires board members to reside in Minnesota, limits compensation to match school district board member rates, and clarifies election procedures, including requirements to publish candidate information and hold elections during the school year. The bill also establishes more detailed qualifications and training requirements for charter school administrators, mandating that those without an administrative license complete at least 25 hours of annual competency-based training in areas such as curriculum, legal compliance, financial management, and cultural competency. Additionally, the legislation restricts administrators from serving as paid administrators or board members in multiple charter schools without specific board approvals and notifications. These changes aim to enhance governance, professional standards, and accountability in Minnesota's charter school system by providing more structured guidelines for board composition, elections, and administrative leadership.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2774&ssn=0&y=2025