HB517

Mississippi HB517 amends charter school authorization and oversight provisions.

Mississippi HB517 amends the Mississippi Charter Schools Act to authorize state institutions of higher learning and community or junior colleges to authorize charter schools, alongside the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. It requires these institutions to establish offices specifically for charter authorization. The bill mandates that authorizers issue annual reports on charter schools, including assessments of successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. It allows charter schools to change authorizers without needing to apply for renewal with the current authorizer.