The 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. This change is intended to streamline the process for soliciting applications, completing applications, and establishing quality charter contracts that include performance standards. The current law specifies an application deadline of August 31 of the year prior to the proposed school year, which will be replaced by the new deadline for the specified types of charter schools.

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 need for best practices in various areas, including organizational capacity, application evaluation, performance contracting, and ongoing oversight. The bill also mandates the establishment of training programs for applicants and governing board members, as well as reporting requirements to monitor the performance and compliance of public charter schools.

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