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FL S0692

FL S0692
Charter Schools


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Introduced
02/04/2015
In Committee
02/06/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015

Introduced Session

2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an exception to the prohibition on a high-performing charter school establishing more than one charter school in this state under specified circumstances; authorizing certain out-of-state entities to apply for designation as a high-performing charter school system; requiring that charter schools established by such entities receive a reduction in certain administrative fees, etc.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Florida law regarding charter schools, first by creating an exception to the rule that a high-performing charter school can only operate one school in the state, allowing them to open additional schools in areas needing intervention, to address capacity issues, or to offer innovative educational choices identified by the district school board. It also clarifies the process for notifying a charter school and its sponsor if it loses its "high-performing" status. Additionally, the bill allows out-of-state entities that successfully run charter school systems to apply for designation as a "high-performing charter school system" in Florida, and if approved, these entities will have their new charter schools in Florida receive a reduction in certain administrative fees for their first three years of operation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K - 12 (on 05/01/2015)

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