Charter School Accountability - HB 7103-TAP: Technical Assistance Paper on the bill that revises numerous provisions related to charter school governance and academic and financial accountability. July 2006.
Charter School Improvement Plans - The 2006 Legislature enacted HB 7103 which substantially amends provisions of s. 1002.33, F.S. The bill revises numerous provisions related to charter schools and adds new academic accountability requirements for charter schools graded D or F, including the development and implementation of school improvement plans. September 2006.
Revised Sunshine State Standards – Instructions on implementation of the revised Sunshine State Standards for Reading, Language Arts and Mathematics. November 2007.
Revised Asbestos Regulations and Charter Schools- The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), passed by Congress in 1986, required the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish federal regulations that safeguard school children from asbestos exposure in school buildings. The “Asbestos in Schools Rule” (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E) sets forth specific regulatory requirements designed to protect students, teachers, and other school employees from exposure to asbestos within schools. Charter Schools are subject to AHERA’s requirements and are required to designate a person to inspect for asbestos-containing building materials and prepare management plans that make recommendations for the reduction of asbestos hazards. November 2006.
Charter School Grant Administrative Fees – TAP: This Technical Assistance Paper clarifies the regulations regarding the deduction of funds for indirect costs, including administrative fees or expenses, from a sub-grant awarded to an eligible applicant. October 2005.
Charter School Program Subgrantee Conflict of Interest Guidelines – TAP: The purpose of this Technical Assistance Paper is to outline the administrative and fiscal responsibilities of a charter school subgrantee to avoid apparent and actual conflicts of interest when administering grants. February 2006
Exclusivity for School District Sponsors – HB 135 - For fiscal year 2007-2008 and each fiscal year thereafter, a district school board may seek to retain exclusive authority to authorize charter schools within the geographic boundaries of the school district. July 2006
Florida Schools of Excellence Commission - HB 135 - The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission (FSE) is established as a charter school sponsoring entity working in collaboration with the Department of Education and under the supervision of the State Board of Education. July 2006.
