Charter schools.
Summary
Changes the chartering authority for a consolidated city. Beginning July 1, 2024, provides that only the charter board or the Indianapolis charter school board may grant chartering authority in a consolidated city. Provides that at least 45 days before a public hearing, an organizer must conduct a meeting with the school corporation where a charter school will be located to discuss certain information. Provides that not more than 30 days after meeting with an organizer, a school corporation must make a recommendation to the authorizer concerning the proposed charter school. Provides that a school corporation must be allowed to make public comments regarding a recommendation made to an authorizer at a public meeting.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Committee
0
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Hunley
DDemocratic
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