Colorado lawmaker's bill HB 1295 proposed a "rebuttable presumption" for local school boards to reject charter school applications based on long-term planning and enrollment impact.
Colorado lawmaker Rep. Jennifer Bacon's House Bill 1295 aimed to provide clarity on how local school boards can approve or reject charter school applications. The bill, which faced defeat, introduced a "rebuttable presumption" allowing local boards to reject based on long-term planning and enrollment impact. The bill did not affect existing charter school renewals or state board authority over appeals.
March 11, 2024
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