AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summary

The bill amends state law to cap charter schools at 35, require at least half to serve at‑risk pupils, and prohibit any religious or for‑profit affiliation. It creates a five‑year charter term, a complaint process overseen by the education commissioner, and new approval restrictions for new district or mayoral charters through 2029. The changes are meant to improve student achievement and keep charter schools accountable to public‑school standards.

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