House File 785 amends Section 256E.7, subsection 11 of the Iowa Code regarding the composition of charter school governing boards. The bill stipulates that a majority of the board members must be residents of the geographic area served by the charter school. It modifies the requirement for non-resident board members, stating that they must be citizens of the United States, rather than simply residents of the state of Iowa. Additionally, the bill limits the number of board members who can reside in another state to one.

This legislative change aims to ensure that charter school governing boards are primarily composed of individuals who have a direct stake in the local community, while also allowing for limited out-of-state representation. The adjustments reflect a commitment to maintaining local governance and accountability in charter schools.

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