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SB 0348 - Education; provide for colleges and career academies as charter school or schools within a strategic waivers school system

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Tippins, Lindsey 37th
Last Action: 7/1/2016 - Effective Date
Senate Committee: ED&Y
House Committee: Ed
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 33 6426  Defines college and career academy as a specialized school established as a charter school or pursuant to a contract for a strategic waivers school system or charter system and adds certain requirements for college and career academies. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • a college and career academy shall have a governing board
    • reflective of the school community
    • reflective of the partnership with decision making authority
    • that completes initial and annual training in the best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public meetings and public records, and the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

 

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