Bill > S339

This bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability for charter schools by requiring the board to issue written confirmation within 30 days of approving a new commonwealth charter school, verifying that it meets all specified requirements and providing a summary of the reasons for approval. It also prohibits charter schools from offering money or gifts as incentives to solicit student applications, and clarifies that a school's charter can be revoked if it fails to meet conditions set by the board, violates its charter, or if the board significantly deviates from regulations when granting the charter. Furthermore, the bill mandates the development of procedures for waiving regulations, stipulating that such waivers can only be granted for exceptional circumstances, require a written request from either the applicant or the board, include a written explanation, and must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the board.