Policy Brief: HB 505 Creating an independent authorizer for charter school applications

House Bill 505 creates an independent authorizer for public charter schools. The Commission would be appointed with developing and implementing policies and practices for authorizing charter school applications and provide technical assistance and support to applicants.

There were several operational considerations associated with the bill, highlighted in the policy brief below.

The House Education Committee retained HB 505.

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HB 505: Creating an independent authorizer for charter school applications