Senate Bill No. 145 amends existing laws regarding the charter school proposal process in Louisiana. It allows certain charter proposals, specifically those for Type 2 charter schools with a corporate partner, to be submitted directly to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, bypassing the local school board if the initial proposal is denied or conditions are unacceptable. The bill adds a new provision (R.S. 17:3983(A)(2)(a)(iv)) that explicitly states this process for proposals involving corporate partners.

Additionally, the bill enacts a new section (R.S. 17:3991.1(A)(5)) that emphasizes the importance of partnerships between state and federal entities and the public education system, highlighting their benefits for public health, safety, and critical infrastructure. The amendments aim to streamline the charter school approval process and encourage collaboration between educational institutions and corporate partners.

Statutes affected:
SB145 Original: 17:3983(A)(2)
SB145 Engrossed: 17:3983(A)(2)
SB145 Enrolled: 17:3983(A)(2), 17:1(C)