Schools; adjusting administrative fee for charter school sponsor if school receives a certain school grade; effective date.
Impact
The changes proposed in HB 1861 are significant as they address the complex relationship between charter schools and their sponsoring entities. The bill aims to ensure that the percentage of state aid allocated to sponsorship fees does not exceed 3% of the total state aid and allows for subsequent adjustments based on annual school performance. This could lead to more equitable funding among charter schools and foster healthier competition, ultimately benefiting students by enhancing educational outcomes.
Summary
House Bill 1861 focuses on amending the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act, specifically concerning the administrative fees that charter school sponsors may charge. The bill outlines a tiered structure for administrative fees based on school performance, with adjustments to be made according to the grading received by charter schools. This structure is designed to provide a financial incentive for sponsors to support schools effectively, while also accommodating schools based on their performance metrics.
Contention
Notably, the legislation may lead to discussions regarding its implications on local control and the autonomy of charter schools. While proponents argue that performance-based fee adjustments could enhance accountability, critics may contend that such measures could unfairly penalize schools facing challenges outside their control, such as socioeconomic factors affecting student performance. Consequently, balancing administrative efficiency with equitable treatment of educational institutions remains a pertinent discussion point within legislative circles.
Charter schools; Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; definitions; sponsors may operate charter schools; sectarian and religious institutions as sponsors; effective date.
Schools; school bonds; requiring school districts to give charter schools the opportunity to submit capital projects for bond proposals; effective date.
Charter schools; renaming the Charter Schools Incentive Fund; directing transfer of certain remaining balance; modifying certain calculation. Effective date. Emergency.
Schools; charter schools; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act to provide transparency and accountability; effective date; emergency.
Schools; charter schools; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act to provide transparency and accountability; effective date; emergency.
School aid: other; the state school aid act of 1979; modify to reflect repealed abortion laws. Amends sec. 6 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4949'23
School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.
School aid: membership; pupil membership count day and the supplemental pupil count; modify to provide for an alternative day for the counting of pupils who are absent due to a religious observance or holiday. Amends secs. 6 & 6a of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1606a).
School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.
School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amend secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.
Education: school choice; enrollment of nonresident pupils; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 20, 105, 105c & 111 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1603 et seq.) & adds sec. 105d.
Education: financing; limitations on mills levied for school operating purposes; revise. Amends secs. 20 & 22a of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1620 & 388.1622a).
Payments for school district transportation of students, special education students, and career and technical education students, the distribution of transportation payments in the event of school district closure, and state transportation payments to school districts; and to provide an effective date.