§ 20-2-2084 - Applications for cosponsorships; defining role of cosponsors - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084 (2010)
20-2-2084. Applications for cosponsorships; defining role of cosponsors

(a) The commission shall begin accepting applications to act as cosponsors no later than January 31, 2009. The commission shall review and evaluate all applications in accordance with commission rules and regulations established pursuant to this article to encourage technical assistance, academic support, curriculum review, financial assistance, or other support from cosponsors.

(b) Cosponsors shall have no authority to authorize charter schools. Cosponsors may partner with charter petitioners and the commission to provide community support for the proposed charter school. This support may include technical assistance, academic support, curriculum review, financial assistance, or other support as agreed to between the cosponsor and the commission charter school.

(c) Upon approval of a cosponsor, the commission and the cosponsor shall enter into an agreement that defines the cosponsor's rights and obligations.