STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS26699
Unlike most states, Idaho requires charter school administrators to hold a traditional school administrator
certificate. This lack of flexibility prevents some local boards of directors from hiring the administrator
of their choice. This bill would create a new charter school administrator certificate as an alternative to
traditional administrator certificates. Administrators would be eligible for a charter school administrator
certificate if they (1) hold a bachelor's degree, (2) pass a criminal background check, (3) receive training
on teacher evaluation, (4) demonstrate a charter school board of directors seeks to hire them and commits
to overseeing their work, and (5) have a minimum amount of professional experience. This would not be a
mandate on charter schools; charter school administrators could continue to hold a traditional administrator
certificate or could hold a charter school administrator certificate.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill will have no fiscal impact to the general fund. Though the state board of education and department
of education would be tasked with developing and administering the certification, this is already required
under existing law so should not result in increased costs.
Contact:
Senator Lori Den Hartog
(208) 332-1000
Representative Judy Boyle
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note S1058


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-5206