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Proposed Changes in Charter Schools Regulations for Better Accountability

The proposal aims to enhance charter program quality, accountability, and school closure processes based on public feedback and thorough reviews. Key revisions include reinforcing application standards and addressing school performance. Notable additions include the concept of Demonstrable Experience.

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Proposed Changes in Charter Schools Regulations for Better Accountability

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  1. Chapter 6A:11 Charter Schools Proposal Level

  2. Proposal Level Agency Initiated Changes: Changes are based upon: • High level of public comment (over 2,800 responders) • In depth review by the Attorney General’s office and the NJDOE Changes reflect: • Cleaning up processes/procedures and order of operations • Providing additional time for district/public comment • Removing proposed items that were causing confusion

  3. Overview Proposed regulations accomplish three major goals: 1. • Strengthen the application and review process to ensure strong charter programs and increase the availability of high quality seats 2. • Provide tools for accountability and assessment to promote student achievement 3. • Systematize school closure procedures

  4. DEFINITIONS REMOVED or REVISED: • Conditional and Restructured Renewal • These proposed revisions have been withdrawn as duplicative • District of Residence • Removed the term “…comprised of contiguous school districts…” • Region of Residence • Removed the term “contiguous” and the proposed addition of the phrase regarding “schools focusing on online instruction.” ADDED: • Demonstrable Experience • A record of success in improving the academic performance of at-risk students and evidence of financial stability.

  5. 6A:11-2.1 Application and approval process • 6A:11-2.1(d) • Enables the Commissioner to grant additional time for public comment • 6A:11-2.1(h)11 • Replaces the less applicable “emergent hiring” form with budgetary requirements for the preparedness visit • 6A:11-2.1(m), now (l) • The Department is re-inserting the requirement that a charter school locate its facility in its district of residence or in one of the districts of its region of residence.

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