SUMMARY:  LC 33 5949-EC  LC 33 6178S  As Passed

Limits the ability of a political entity to add additional facility requirements for a charter school that has met other requirements.

The bill was amended to include HB 474 

PROVISIONS:  

• If a charter school facility has met Department of Education inspections and has a certificate of occupancy, then no city, county or other local political subdivision can impose other license or certificates on the nonprofit corporation holding the charter as a prerequisite to utilizing the facility.  
• For profit vendors of the charter school must meet all applicable local requirements
• All applicable requirements will apply when constructing or renovating a building.
• Adds a definition of "educationally disadvantaged students" in the charter school code section:  all or a subset of students who are economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, limited English proficient students, neglected or delinquent students, as each is defined by the StateBoard in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Allows charter schools to provide an increased chance of admission for educationally disadvantaged students through a weighted lottery if permitted by the school's charter 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  

July 1, 2015