This bill modifies existing provisions related to charter schools in Iowa, specifically addressing the requirements for charter school board members and the participation of charter school students in the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program. Notably, the bill removes the requirement that any charter school governing board member who is not a resident of the geographic area served by the charter school must be a resident of Iowa. This change aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for board members.

Additionally, the bill expands access to the concurrent enrollment program for students from charter schools established under Code chapter 256E and those from innovation zone schools under chapter 256F. It allows these students to participate in the program through the school district where their charter or innovation zone school is located. Furthermore, students from online charter schools or innovation zone schools can access the program through their school district of residence, thereby enhancing educational opportunities for a wider range of students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256E.7, 261E.8