§ 6-23-105 - Basis and procedure for public charter school probation or charter modification, revocation, or denial of renewal. - Arkansas Statutes

6-23-105. Basis and procedure for public charter school probation or charter modification, revocation, or denial of renewal.

(a) The State Board of Education may place a public charter school on probation or may modify, revoke, or deny renewal of its charter if the state board determines that the persons operating the public charter school:

(1) Committed a material violation of the charter, including failure to satisfy accountability provisions prescribed by the charter;

(2) Failed to satisfy generally accepted accounting standards of fiscal management;

(3) Failed to comply with this chapter or other applicable law or regulation; or

(4) Failed to meet academic or fiscal performance criteria deemed appropriate and relevant for the public charter school by the state board.

(b) Any action the state board may take under this section shall be based on the best interests of the public charter school's students, the severity of the violation, and any previous violation the public charter school may have committed.

(c) The state board shall adopt a procedure to be used for placing a public charter school on probation or modifying, revoking, or denying renewal of the school's charter.

(d) (1) The procedure adopted under this section shall provide an opportunity for a hearing to the persons operating the public charter school.

(2) (A) The hearing shall be held at the location of the regular or special meeting of the state board.

(B) The state board shall provide sufficient written notice of the time and location of the hearing.

(3) There is no further right of appeal beyond the determination of the state board.

(4) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq., shall not apply to any hearing concerning a public charter school.