Indiana § 20-24-4-3 - Authorizer; renewal of charters; establishment of revocation and nonrenewal processes

§ 20-24-4-3. Authorizer; renewal of charters; establishment of revocation and nonrenewal processes

Sec. 3. (a) In making charter renewal decisions, an authorizer shall:

(1) make decisions based upon evidence of the school's performance over the term of the charter contract in accordance with the performance framework set forth in the charter contract;

(2) ensure the data used in making renewal decisions are available to the school and the public; and

(3) provide a public report summarizing the evidence basis for each decision.

(b) An authorizer must develop revocation and nonrenewal processes that:

(1) provide the organizer with a timely notification of revocation or nonrenewal and the reasons for the possible revocation or nonrenewal;

(2) allow the organizer a reasonable amount of time in which to prepare a response;

(3) provide the organizer with an opportunity to submit documents and give testimony in support of the continuation of the charter school at a proceeding held for that purpose;

(4) allow the organizer access to representation by counsel; and

(5) after a reasonable period for deliberation, require that a final determination be made and conveyed in writing to the organizer.

(c) If an authorizer revokes or does not renew a charter, the authorizer shall clearly state, in writing, the reasons for the revocation or nonrenewal.

As added by P.L.280-2013, SEC.39.

IC 20-24-5Chapter 5. Student Admissions and Enrollment

20-24-5-1Charter schools open to all Indiana students 20-24-5-2Repealed 20-24-5-3Repealed 20-24-5-4Admission policies 20-24-5-4.5Onboarding requirements; teacher training requirements; student residency requirement 20-24-5-5Limits on student admissions, suspensions, and expulsions