enhance greater oversight within charter schools to provide broader access to meet the needs of differing student

populations

 

All students, regardless of their background deserve access to the resources and support to reach their academic goals

or potential. When an educational environment acknowledges and values a student’s unique identity, culture, and

experiences. This can help them feel safe, respected, and included. Oftentimes, charter schools in Minnesota place these

bizarre and over the top expectations on students to pursue interests that are of the leaders of the charter school, and

not necessarily what the school represents. For example, if a student is looking to attend a Japanese-Immersion based

charter school in hopes of being immersed with the Japanese language and culture; students should be allowed to choose

from a range of academic course offerings and not be forced to take courses that fit the needs of only a group of

students. As a result, this bill seeks to create an oversight committee for the broader charter and immersion schools in

the state of Minnesota to make sure that schools are allowing for students to have greater accessibility.

 

The school system has a moral obligation to serve all children in it, ignoring the needs of any population means failing

to develop their potential. Course offerings need to be diverse and accessible. Many charter schools course offerings

only relate and are accessible to a group of students who sometimes, their families, have a stake in making decisions

for the school. Students should be allowed to choose and meet their needs

 

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Charter School Program (CSP) state-level funding formulas supporting diverse student populations. The committee will be

made up of ten individuals that receive a $2,000 stipend for their time served for the school year. The committee will

be meeting virtually once a month to make decisions and review things. This is generally the standard pay for folks

serving on a committee or providing for students for a school year.

 

Academic and Programmatic Review, regular reviews to ensure the school is meeting the needs of all students. Oversight

Fee Increase, The authorizing entity may be allowed to increase the fee it charges the charter school for supervisory

and oversight costs

 

This bill will take effect in the 2027-2028 school year