House Bill No. 386, introduced by Representative Chenevert, amends existing laws regarding charter school funding in Louisiana. The bill specifies that Type 1, Type 3, and Type 3B charter schools may be considered their own local education agencies (LEAs) for funding purposes, provided they receive approval from the local school board and adhere to the rules established by the board. 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 and Type 5 charter schools, which are already recognized as LEAs.

Additionally, the bill retains provisions that classify Type 1, Type 3, Type 3B (when not acting as their own LEA), and Type 4 charter schools as approved public schools of the local school board for funding purposes. It also allows for the withholding of a small percentage of state funds allocated to Type 3B charter schools acting as their own LEA to cover administrative costs incurred by the state Department of Education. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and enhance the funding structure for charter schools in Louisiana, ensuring that more types of charter schools can operate with greater financial autonomy.

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