This bill amends various 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 best practices, and it introduces stricter criteria for board membership to prevent conflicts of interest. Notably, it prohibits contractors providing services to a charter school from serving on the board of its affiliated building corporation.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new transparency measures for charter schools and their authorizers. Authorizers are required to publish specific information on their websites, including charter contracts, performance reviews, and notices of contract termination or non-renewal. Charter schools must also disseminate information about their offerings to diverse communities and ensure that their websites link to the relevant authorizer information. The bill aims to improve accountability and oversight in charter school operations while safeguarding the interests of students and the public.

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