Transcript 2011 New Charter School Laws

Oregon Department of Education
Introductions
 Cindy L. Hunt
Government and Legal Affairs Manager
 Margaret Bates
Education Specialist
 Kate Pattison
Program Analyst
 Rae Ann Ray
 General Supervision Specialist (Special Education)
Overview
 New Legislation
 Student Records
 Sponsors
 Special Education
 Virtual Schools
 Charter School Program Grant Update
 Transportation Update
 Assessment Update
HB 2029: Student Records
 Upon charter school closure, all education
records shall be transferred to the school district
office in which the charter school is located
 Adds applicable statutes to:
 ORS Chapter 326
Education
State Administration of
 ORS 326.565, 326.575, and 326.580
Effective July 1, 2011
HB 3645:
Charter School Sponsors
 Adds Institutions of Higher Education as possible
sponsors
 If a district denies a charter proposal, the authors
may choose to approach institution of higher
education for sponsor or appeal denial to State
Board of Education
 An institution of higher education may not become a
sponsor of charter school operating prior to 2012-13
 Effective January 1, 2012 – July 1, 2017 (5-yr
sunset)
HB 2299 : Charter Schools
and Special Education
 Transfers residency of all students enrolled in a
charter school to district in which charter school is
located.
 Directs SSF for all charter students to district in
which charter school is located.
 Adds District/parent notification requirements
 Specifies nondiscrimination for students with IEPs
 Revised Administrative Rules – in effect now
 Effective July 1, 2011
HB 2299: Revised OARs
 OAR 581-015-2005 Criteria for Approving District
Special Education Programs
 OAR 581-015-2010 Census and Data Reporting
 OAR 581-015-2040 Free and Appropriate Public
Education and Age Ranges
 OAR 581-015-2075 Charter Schools
 OAR 581-015-2080 Child Find
HB 2301: Charter Schools, Virtual
Schools, and on-line courses
 Repeals 50% Rule
 Allows districts to limit total district enrollment in virtual charter
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schools not sponsored by the district to 3%
When district has 3% of total students enrolled at virtual
charter schools not sponsored by the district, districts may deny
enrollment in a virtual charter school
Students may appeal to State Board if denied enrollment by
district
 New administrative rules for process
Adds restrictions to virtual charter school board members and
employees
Effective July 1, 2011
SB 994: Clarification to HB 3645,
HB 2301, & HB 2299
 SB 944 repeals and amends sections of many bills
 Look at all bills and SB994 side-by-side
 Effective July 1, 2011
Charter School Program (CSP)
Grant Update
 Oregon did not receive a 2011-14 Federal CSP Grant
 Of 14 states applications, only FL and NY funded
 ODE will pursue the 2012 Federal CSP Grant
 Considering revisions to the program
 Proposing public meetings to gather feedback
 Affects current subgrantees funding
 Subgrantees and developers may apply for Federal
Non-SEA CSP Grant due August 24, 2011
 No changes expected in ODE CSP staffing
Transportation Update
 Current discussion on transportation costs and
allowable reimbursements to school districts
 Possible revisions to administrative rules in fall
effective for 2011-12 school year
 May allow district to claim payments made by the
charter school to count as reimbursable costs instead
of revenue to the district
 Public comment opportunity this fall - watch website:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=236
Assessment Updates
 Beginning this school year, writing assessments will
only be available to students in grade 11
 Part of the approved budget cuts and Legislative
changes to the Writing Performance Assessment
 Read Memorandum No. 001-2011-12
 Reference the Oregon Statewide Testing Schedule
for more details:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/
schedules/testschd_1112_final.pdf
Questions
ODE Charter School Team
Susan Inman, Director
[email protected]
503-947-5685
Margaret Bates, Education Specialist
[email protected]
503-580-3613
Kate Pattison, Program Analyst
[email protected]
503-947-5691
Donna Newbeck, Support Specialist
[email protected]
503-947-5814
Special Education Liaison to Charter School Team
Rae Ann Ray
[email protected]
503-947-5722
ODE Charter School Publications
 Oregon Charter School Program:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=124
 Oregon Charter School Handbook:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charte
rschools/csp-handbook-2010-11-final.pdf
 Oregon Charter Schools List 2010-11 (2011-12 coming soon):
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charte
rschools/2010-2011-charter-schools.pdf
 Oregon Charter Schools Evaluation Report 2009-10:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charte
rschools/charter-school-evaluation-09-10-final.pdf
Resources
 Legislative Bills/Laws:
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http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/
Oregon Statewide Testing Schedule:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/schedules/testsch
d_1112_final.pdf
Oregon Administrative Rules – TSPC & HQT:
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_584/584_100.ht
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Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon:
http://www.tspc.state.or.us/
HQT FAQ by TSPC:
http://www.tspc.state.or.us/pub.asp?id=41