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Bill would let charter contracts include exemptions from basic education requirements, sponsors say it’s a technical fix
Summary
Senate Bill 5,418 would allow charter school contracts to include exemptions from one or more basic education requirements and direct authorizers to consult State Board of Education on related provisions; sponsors described the measure as a technical fix to give charter schools comparable waiver access.
The Early Learning & K–12 Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5,418, which would permit charter public school contracts to include exemptions from one or more basic education requirements and direct an authorizer to consult the State Board of Education on provisions related to the board’s duties.
Committee staff explained that charter schools operate under renewable five‑year contracts that…
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