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 must establish a finance committee 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 enhances transparency by requiring authorizers to publish specific information on their websites, including charter contracts, performance reviews, and notices of termination or non-renewal. 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 aims to ensure accountability and improve the governance of charter schools in Minnesota by reinforcing compliance and oversight mechanisms.

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