SCHOOLS: Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 65 establishes a formal voting process for converting existing public schools into charter schools in Louisiana. It requires approval from both the school's certified faculty/staff (simple majority of eligible employees) and parents/guardians of enrolled students (simple majority of eligible voters with at least 50% turnout) before conversion. The bill mandates secret ballots for both groups, defines eligibility criteria for voters, and directs the State Board of Education to create rules ensuring fair and transparent elections. This directly affects current public school staff, parents of enrolled students, and the State Board, which must implement the new election procedures. The bill does not change student eligibility for charter schools but sets clear procedural requirements for conversion approvals.