The Charter School Sponsor and Operator Rating Act amends the Revised Code to enhance the evaluation and reporting of community school sponsors and operators in Ohio. It requires the Department of Education and Workforce to issue annual report cards that detail the academic and financial performance of community schools and their sponsors. Importantly, the report cards must include links to the websites of both the community school's sponsor and operator, as well as their respective report cards. The bill also ensures that the ratings received by community schools during their first two years of operation will not affect their potential for automatic closure.

Additionally, the bill establishes a structured evaluation system for community school sponsors, categorizing them into five performance ratings: "exceeds standards," "meets standards," "progressing towards standards," "below standards," and "significantly below standards." Sponsors rated as "exemplary" will receive incentives, while those rated "ineffective" or "poor" may face restrictions or revocation of their sponsorship authority. The act mandates the publication of an annual report card for community school operators, which will include overall and individual category ratings. It also repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code related to community school sponsorship and performance reporting, streamlining the regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3314.012, 3314.016, 3314.021, 3314.031