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This bill revises provisions related to charter school accountability by modifying the conditions under which a charter school's contract can be terminated or restarted. Under the new provisions, a charter school's sponsor must terminate the charter contract or restart the school under a new contract if the school receives the lowest performance rating for three consecutive years, instead of the previous five-year standard. The bill also temporarily provides (until October 1, 2027) some flexibility for charter schools that are close to improving their performance. Specifically, a charter school's sponsor is not required to terminate the contract if the school's rating is within 5 points of the second-lowest performance rating or if the school is within 10 points of that rating and has increased its rating from the previous year by at least 50 percent. The bill eliminates previous restrictions on using performance ratings from before the 2015-2016 school year and provides a mechanism for sponsors to potentially keep financially viable charter schools operating by eliminating underperforming campuses while maintaining others. These changes aim to provide a more nuanced approach to charter school accountability while still maintaining standards for educational performance.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12760/Overview