Bill > SB934

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to modify enrollment and notification procedures for cyber charter schools. The bill introduces several key changes, including requiring parents and cyber charter schools to notify a student's school district of residence within 10 days of enrollment, with a new standardized notification form developed by the state department of education. The form must include detailed information such as student name, address, grade level, enrollment date, and proof of residency through documents like lease agreements, bank statements, utility bills, or tax documents. The bill also establishes a process for investigating potential residency issues, allowing employees of cyber charter schools to report potential non-residency concerns without fear of retaliation. If a school district determines a student is not a resident, the department must review and make a final determination within 15 days, with the cyber charter school required to return any funds received for a non-resident student. Additionally, the bill provides special accommodations for homeless students, exempting them from certain address documentation requirements. The changes aim to increase transparency, accountability, and accuracy in cyber charter school enrollment processes.

Budget and Finance, Education

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