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History
- Print number 9164a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to the incorporation of charter schools
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Malcolm A. Smith
Relates to the incorporation of charter schools
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Malcolm A. Smith
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9164A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to incorporation of char- ter schools
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would ensure that charter authorizers have ample time to collect data prior to making decisions on a charter school's future by clarify that fiveyear charters issued to charter schools are valid for five instructional years.
Summary of specific provisions
Paragraph (a) of subdivision 1, section 2853 and paragraph (p) of subdi- vision 2 of section 2851 of the education law are amended by clarifying that five year charters mean five instructional years.
Justification
Under current law, charter schools are up for renewal every five years from issuance of the charter. Since opening a school is a complex endeavor, many charter school boards plan for a year or more before opening the doors to students. Establishing that a charter length of five instructional years provides the charter authorizers with five years of data to help determine whether or not a charter school is meet- ing its goals.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective on the ninetieth day after it becomes law.
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