EDUCATION-TECH

This bill amends the Illinois School Code to transfer authority over charter schools from the State Charter School Commission to the State Board of Education, effective July 1, 2020. It allows the State Board to charge charter schools a fee of up to 3% of their revenue to cover the costs of authorizing and overseeing these schools. Additionally, the legislation requires charter schools whose terms expire on or after July 1, 2025, to reapply to local school boards for authorization before seeking renewal from the State Board. The bill also outlines a specific process for local school boards to review these reapplication proposals through public meetings and voting.