New Jersey A4420 modifies the charter school program by designating new authorizers and making operational changes.

New Jersey A4420 amends the charter school program by establishing a process for designating new charter school authorizers. These authorizers will be responsible for reviewing charter school applications, granting, renewing, and revoking charters, and negotiating performance contracts. The bill also modifies the application process for charter schools, allowing for a streamlined process under certain conditions. It expands the entities eligible to establish charter schools, including private entities and nonpublic schools that meet specific criteria.

New Jersey A4420 modifies the charter school program by designating new authorizers and making operational changes.

New Jersey A4420 amends the charter school program by establishing a process for designating new charter school authorizers. These authorizers will be responsible for reviewing charter school applications, granting, renewing, and revoking charters, and negotiating performance contracts. The bill also modifies the application process for charter schools, allowing for a streamlined process under certain conditions. It expands the entities eligible to establish charter schools, including private entities and nonpublic schools that meet specific criteria.