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This month, the House has voted on various bills, determining whether they are Inexpedient to Legislate (killed), retained in committee, or advanced to the Senate. Below is an update on the charter-specific bills we’ve been actively working on.
Adequate Education: Several bills have been eliminated, while others have advanced from the House to the Senate, and new proposals in the Senate aim to address the need for adequate education. We are all on edge, waiting to see if our legislators will take the right steps to support our students and secure increased funding. The Alliance is closely monitoring these bills and stands ready to intervene and testify if there are any attempts to alter the charter school grant.
✅ Supporting HB222 – Special Education Services for Charter Students
We testified in support of HB222, which repeals the requirement for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between chartered public schools and school districts regarding how students with disabilities receive special education services.
📌 Outcome: Passed in the House and has moved on to the Senate. The Alliance testified in support of the repeal with the Senate on 3/25.
❌ Opposing HB515 – Removal of Charter School Eligibility for Building Aid
We testified against HB515, which would have eliminated chartered public schools’ eligibility for state school building aid grants.
📌 Outcome: Killed in the House
❌ Opposing HB719 – Repeal of Charter School Access to Unused District Facilities
We testified against HB719, which sought to remove the right of first refusal for chartered public schools to use unused school district facilities.
📌 Outcome: Killed in the House
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