AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO GRANT FINAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.

HB 5466 authorizes the State Board of Education to grant final approval certificates for charter schools that demonstrate academic merit and meet goals for closing the achievement gap. This bill updates the approval process by giving the Board direct authority to issue these final certificates, streamlining the pathway for qualifying charter schools. The legislation maintains existing legislative budget oversight while focusing on schools that show measurable progress in addressing educational disparities. It directly affects charter school applicants seeking final state approval under these new criteria.