House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends existing Louisiana law regarding charter school funding, specifically R.S. 17:3995. The bill clarifies that Type 1, Type 3, and Type 3B charter schools may be considered their own local education agency (LEA) for funding purposes, provided they receive approval from the local school board and adhere to the board's adopted rules. This change allows these charter schools to receive a per pupil funding amount authorized by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), similar to Type 2 charter schools, which were already recognized as LEAs under current law.

Additionally, the bill maintains that Type 2 and Type 5 charter schools will continue to be recognized as LEAs for funding purposes. It also specifies that the local school board remains the LEA for Type 1, Type 3, and Type 4 charter schools unless those schools are authorized to act as their own LEA. The proposed amendments aim to enhance the funding structure for charter schools while ensuring that local school boards retain oversight and authority in the funding process.

Statutes affected:
HB386 Original: 17:3995(A)(1)