Enact the Charter School Sponsor and Operator Rating Act

HB 591 establishes a rating system for entities that sponsor and operate community schools in Ohio, requiring the state Department of Education and Workforce to issue annual report cards for each school. These report cards will display both academic results and financial data, while also linking to the sponsor's and operator's individual performance ratings and websites. The bill mandates that sponsors must maintain compliance with reporting requirements and avoid an "ineffective" rating to be eligible for sponsoring additional schools. Additionally, the department will develop a framework to evaluate sponsors based on student academic performance, adherence to quality practices, and legal compliance, with the evaluation process subject to public comment.