Idaho Ed News: Charter Schools Could Move to 12 Year Renewal
/Charter renewals could be extended to 12-year terms
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on December 15, 2023
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission endorsed draft legislation Thursday proposing substantive amendments to laws governing the schools it authorizes.
The commission evaluates new charter school petitions and oversee the financial, academic and operational effectiveness of schools it approved. Authorizers protect the interest of students and taxpayers by holding schools accountable to performance outcomes. The public charter commission authorizes 60 out of Idaho’s 74 schools. Traditional school districts authorize 14 charters.
The six-person commission voted unanimously to accept and endorse a 25-page draft bill for lawmaker consideration in the upcoming session. To see a full copy of the bill, use this link.
“Outstanding!” said commission chairman Alan Reed, after the vote passed.
Interim director Alex Adams, Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief, described the draft legislation as striking a balance between autonomy and accountability, “where appropriate.”
Watch our advocates testify in support of the bill here. At about the 13 minute mark.