Bill Information[]
Senate Bill 253
Title: AN ACT relating to charter schools and implementing an appropriation therefor
Sponsor: Mike Wilson
Date Introduced: March 1, 2016
Final Resolution: Died in House
What Does It Do?[]
Describes the purpose and intent of authorizing public charter schools and established the Kentucky Public Charter School Commission to identify and regulate responsibilities and requirements for members. Establishes fund to for the newly founded commission
What Are the Politics?[]
Pros[]
Establishes new commission and will be responsible for regulations
Cons[]
New funding to be appropriated by KY that could go elsewhere
Major Changes During Process[]
Amendment to delete creation of association fees
Amendment allowing charter schools to be authorized only in their respective counties. Also, deletes language enabling the charter commission to be sued
Media Coverage[]
http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article63537882.html
http://www.bipps.org/charter-school-bill-clears-ky-senates-education-committee-2/
http://www.excelinedinaction.org/kentucky-senate-passes-bill-to-create-charter-schools/