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SF879 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Charter school authorizers compliance with government data practices requirement

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This legislative bill, known as S.F. No. 879, focuses on modifying education policies related to charter schools in Minnesota. Specifically, it outlines amendments to the responsibilities and requirements of charter school authorizers. Key points of the bill include:

  1. Authorizer Responsibilities: The bill outlines several key responsibilities for charter school authorizers. This includes reviewing and approving new school applications, overseeing school operations, and making decisions regarding the renewal, nonrenewal, or termination of charter contracts based on the school's performance.

  2. Compliance with Data Practices: An important aspect of the bill requires authorizers to adhere to government data practices as laid out in the existing chapter 13 regulations. This adherence aims to promote transparency and accountability in how data is managed and shared.

  3. Training and Reporting: Authorizers are required to undergo approved training and must document the annual training completions in their reports. This ensures that authorizers remain knowledgeable about their roles and the latest in charter school governance.

  4. Application Content Requirements: The bill specifies what information an authorizer must provide when applying to become an approved authorizer. This includes the capacity of the organization to perform authorizing duties, the processes used for reviewing charter applications, and the criteria for making decisions regarding the charter schools they oversee.

In essence, the bill seeks to ensure that charter school authorizers in Minnesota operate with a high standard of accountability and transparency, fostering quality educational opportunities while maintaining public trust.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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        "Specifies compliance requirements with government data practices under chapter 13."
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      "modified": [
        "Clarification of training and reporting requirements for authorizers."
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    "citation": "124E.05"
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      "summary": "References the reporting requirements in section 124E.16 for documenting authorizer training.",
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        "Details on how training completion must be documented in the annual report."
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      "summary": "Section 124E.10 is referenced concerning contract arrangements between authorizers and charter schools.",
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  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Section 124E.06 is referenced regarding the criteria and process for authorizers to approve grade or site expansions.",
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        "Specific process and criteria for application approval."
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    "citation": "124E.06"
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