Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the public charter school facilities program.
EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the public charter school facilities program.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Charter schools are public schools funded by taxpayers. To help established charter schools secure lower interest rates on bonds, the state created the charter school credit enhancement. Twenty-one charter schools have used the tool, resulting in annual interest savings of $11.8m, or a projected $112m over a fifteen-year period. However, this tool has hit its statutory cap. This bill would raise the cap on the overall capacity of the tool so more qualifying schools may apply to participate.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (68)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2025 Session Law Chapter 190 Effective: 07/01/2025
SPONSORS
Rep · HD-027A
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 27, 2025