This bill amends existing laws regarding charter schools in Louisiana, specifically focusing on the process for submitting proposals for Type 2 charter schools. It allows for the initial proposal of a charter school with a corporate partner to be submitted directly to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Type 2 charter school proposal. The bill also updates the definition of a corporate partner, clarifying that it includes any legal entity, except for certain corporations identified in existing law, and expands the scope to include regional airports and federal or state entities that contribute to the school.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships between the public education system and various government partners to enhance public health, safety, defense, and critical infrastructure for the benefit of the state and its students. The amendments include the removal of specific language regarding the proposal process and the addition of new provisions that support collaboration with corporate partners in the education sector.

Statutes affected:
HB78 Original: 17:3983(A)(2), 17:1(C)
HB78 Engrossed: 17:3983(A)(2), 17:1(C)
HB78 Enrolled: 17:3983(A)(2), 17:1(C)
HB78 Act : 17:3983(A)(2), 17:1(C)