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Bill would let charter schools seek basic‑education waivers available to districts
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 5,418 would allow charter schools to seek waivers from basic‑education requirements through existing mechanisms used by school districts and require authorizers to consult the state board on contract changes.
House Education Committee staff described Substitute Senate Bill 5,418 as a technical fix to allow charter public schools the same waiver access from basic‑education requirements that school districts may seek today.
Supporters told the committee the change would align practice with intent and allow charter schools to pursue waivers for instructional flexibility without changing the 180‑day requirement. Charter schools would…
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