This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish April 30 as the application deadline for conversion public charter schools and program conversion public charter schools. Previously, the application deadline was set for August 31 of the year prior to the proposed school year. The bill aims to streamline the application process for these types of charter schools by allowing applicants more time to complete their applications and establish quality charter contracts that include performance standards.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Public Charter School Board in overseeing and authorizing public charter schools. It emphasizes the importance of providing training programs for applicants and governing board members, establishing reporting requirements for monitoring performance, and facilitating cooperation between charter and non-charter schools. The bill also mandates the submission of an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the performance and authorization status of public charter schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5G-3
Committee Substitute: 18-5G-4
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18-5G-4