An Act ensuring charter school integrity
This bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability for charter schools in Massachusetts by introducing specific new requirements for the state education board. It mandates that the board provide written confirmation within 30 days that new charter schools meet all necessary criteria, while also prohibiting these schools from offering money or gifts to attract student applications. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the conditions under which a school's charter can be revoked and establishes a strict process requiring a two-thirds board vote and a written explanation for any regulatory waivers. These changes directly affect the state education board, charter school operators, and prospective students by formalizing approval procedures and restricting recruitment tactics.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Education
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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