HOT POLICY ISSUES

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Draft School Closure Regulations Remain Problematic
The SBE adopted several changes to the draft school closure regulations, none of which, however, remedy the problematic requirement that a charter school identify a funding source to conduct closure activities. We anticipate that the SBE will adopt the regulations as currently drafted at its next meeting in March.

What does this mean for you? If you are in the process of drafting a new charter petition and plan to submit it to a granting agency after March, expect to comply with the new requirements. If your existing charter school is up for renewal, which will take place after March, expect to comply with the new requirements.

To view a copy of the current draft school closure regulations, please click here.

To view a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons, please click here.

Rulemaking Process Initiated for Proposition 39 Regulations – Public Comment Due by February 25

The rulemaking process began for the draft Proposition 39 regulations yesterday, when the SBE approved the current draft for release for public comment. It was made clear to the SBE that the draft in its current form is not final, and that it is likely that many revisions will occur based on the public comment received during the 45 day period. The draft regulations are a good starting point, but CharterVoice feels that they need to go further in protecting the rights of charter schools. We will be updating our website soon to include a detailed discussion of the regulations. In the meantime, click here to view a current version of the draft regulations. Click here to view a current version of the Initial Statement of Reasons.