Senate committee hears broad support for charter-school transparency bill while members press for deeper system fixes
Senate File 1311, introduced to tighten transparency and accountability for Minnesota charter public schools, drew broad support from charter leaders, authorizers and school advocates on March 12. Proponents said the bill strengthens authorizer training, financial oversight and public posting of contracts and corrective actions; several senators
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Senate File 1311, a measure to increase transparency and accountability for Minnesota charter public schools, received broad support during a lengthy March 12 hearing before the Senate Education Policy Committee. The bill, sponsored by Senator Susinski, would require additional authorizer training, new financial-governance steps for charter boards, and expanded public posting of authorizer and charter performance and contract materials.
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