Montana § 20-6-806 - Charter Contract -- Terms
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-6-806 — Charter Contract -- Terms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-6-806. Charter Contract -- Terms
Charter contract -- terms. (1) An initial charter must be granted for a term of 5 operating years, commencing on July 1 of the first school year the public charter school will operate. An approved public charter school may delay its opening for 1 school year to plan and prepare for the school's opening. If the school requires an opening delay of more than 1 school year, the school shall request an extension from the board of public education. The board of public education may grant or deny the extension depending on the school's circumstances. (2) Within 45 business days of approval of a charter proposal, the board of public education and the governing board of the approved public charter school district shall execute a charter contract that clearly sets forth the academic and operational performance expectations and measures by which the public charter school will be judged. (3) The performance provisions of the charter contract may be refined or amended by mutual agreement after the public charter school is operating and has collected baseline achievement data for its enrolled students. (4) The charter contract must be signed by the presiding officers of the board of public education and the public charter school's governing board. (5) A public charter school may not commence operations without a charter contract executed in accordance with this section and approved in an open meeting of the board of public education. (6) The board of public education may establish reasonable preopening requirements or conditions to monitor the startup progress of a newly approved public charter school to ensure that the school is prepared to open smoothly on the date agreed and to ensure that each school meets all building, health, safety, insurance, and other legal requirements for school opening. Public charter schools approved by the board of public education are exempt from the requirements for school opening under Title 20, chapter 6, part 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-6-806
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-6-806 cover?
Section 20-6-806 ("Charter Contract -- Terms") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 20-6-806?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 20-6-806" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 20-6-806 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Montana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Montana.