This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to charter school authorizers, enhancing their roles, responsibilities, and requirements. Key changes include the requirement for authorizers to document staff training completion in their annual reports and to participate in annual performance reviews. Additionally, the bill mandates that charter school boards establish finance committees to oversee financial health and compliance, and it introduces stricter membership criteria for charter school boards, including prohibiting certain individuals from serving on boards to avoid conflicts of interest.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new transparency measures, requiring authorizers to publish specific information on their websites, such as charter contracts, performance reviews, and notices of intervention. It also stipulates that charter schools must disseminate information about their offerings to diverse communities and document these efforts in their annual reports. The bill emphasizes accountability by allowing authorizers to terminate or not renew contracts based on academic performance, fiscal management, and legal compliance, while also ensuring that charter schools maintain transparency in their financial dealings.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124E.05, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.13, 124E.17