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

Indiana § 20-24-4-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 20: EDUCATION
• Art. 24: CHARTER SCHOOLS
• Ch. 4: The Charter

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(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.

Legislative History

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