LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 316 SLS 24RS 444
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 16, 2024 4:21 PM Author: MIGUEZ
Dept./Agy.: EDUCATION
Subject: Extends charter school initial validation period Analyst: Julie Silva
SCHOOLS EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig)
Proposed legislation changes the initial charter term from a maximum of four years to a maximum of five years, makes
changes to charter school renewal criteria and contract extensions due to extraordinary circumstances, and permits the
charter granting authority, in accordance with rules adopted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the
option to reconstitute the governing body of a charter found in violation of laws and policies as specified in proposed
legislation as an alternative to revocation.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. The Louisiana
Department of Education (LDOE) reports there is no cost associated with the increase to initial charter school terms. LDOE
additionally provided that changes to charter school renewal criteria and contract extensions as a result of extraordinary
circumstances can be accomplished by existing department staff. Permitting the reconstitution of a charter school’s
governing body as an alternative to revocation of the charter, due to violations of laws and policies as specified in proposed
legislation, is also not anticipated to impact governmental expenditures.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer


Statutes affected:
SB316 Original: 17:3992(A)(1), 17:3998(B)
SB316 Engrossed: 17:3992(A)(1), 17:3998(B)
SB316 Reengrossed: 17:3992(A)(1), 17:3998(B)
SB316 Enrolled: 17:3992(A)(1), 17:3998(B)
SB316 Act : 17:3992(A)(1), 17:3998(B)