Charter schools; transfers; enrollment preferences; siblings; current students; effective date; emergency.

Added enrollment preference for students residing within the school district where the charter school is located, unless capacity is exceeded.

Added enrollment preference for siblings of current students, which may supersede other preferences.

Added enrollment preference for students attending schools identified as needing improvement by the State Board of Education.

Modified desegregation provisions to clarify that charter schools must respect court orders or agreements with the Department of Education regarding racial discrimination.

Modified virtual charter school transfer procedures to clarify that public school students transferring to virtual charter schools are considered transfer students and receive pre-enrollment status.

Added requirement that charter schools sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Affairs limit admission to youth in custody or supervision of that office.

Added provision allowing charter schools to designate academic enterprise zones where 60% or more of children qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Added effective date of July 1, 2024 for virtual charter school participation rules and transfer procedures.