Revised 3/11/2009

SUMMARY:

            This bill would amend Code Section 20-2-2068.2 of the O.C.G.A. to revise provisions relating to the use of surplus property of a LBOE by a local charter school.  It also adds "commission charter schools" into provisions for eligibility in the capital outlay for facilities program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• It adds the requirement that there bee a written agreement to specify that any unencumbered funds by a commission charter school must be returned to the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in the event the school terminates operations.
• LBOE’s would be required to offer to any and all local charter schools:
  • Any surplus or unused facility or property; or
  • Any portion thereof.
• No rental or leasing fee could be charged or a leasing fee to a local charter school for the existing facility.
• The property or any interest in it could not be sold or disposed of without LBOE approval.