This amendment changes the charter school authorization framework from removing limitations to amending them, extends the authorization deadline, caps newly authorized schools, and appropriates $20 million for implementation.
- Changes the bill's purpose from 'removing a limitation' to 'amending the' limitation on charter school authorizations. (Page 1, line 1)
- Adds language indicating the bill provides an appropriation. (Page 1, line 3)
- Extends the authorization period from ending March 15, 2025 to ending March 15, 2027. (Page 2, line 1)
- Changes the authorization cap from 'any number of' charter schools to 'not more than two (2)' charter schools. (Page 2, line 3)
- Appropriates $18,000,000 from the public school foundation program account to the Department of Education-School Finance for increased foundation program payments to school districts for newly approved charter schools. Funds are effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with unexpended funds reverting on June 30, 2028. (Page 3, after line 5)Agency: Department of Education-School Finance · $18,000,000 Public School Foundation Program Account
- Appropriates $2,000,000 from the public school foundation program account to the State Construction Department for increased lease payments to school districts for newly approved charter schools. Funds are effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with unexpended funds reverting on June 30, 2028. (Page 3, after line 5)Agency: State Construction Department · $2,000,000 Public School Foundation Program Account
- Renumbers the effective date section from Section 4 to Section 5 to accommodate the new appropriations section. (Page 3, line 7)
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