§ 53A-1a-507.1. Charter school innovative practices -- Report to State Charter School Board.

     Prior to July 31 of each year, a charter school may identify and report to the State Charter School Board its innovative practices which fulfill the purposes of charter schools as outlined in Section 53A-1a-503, including:

(1) unique learning opportunities providing increased choice in education;

(2) new public school models;

(3) innovative teaching practices;

(4) opportunities for educators to actively participate in the design and implementation of the learning program;

(5) new forms of accountability emphasizing the measurement of learning outcomes and the creation of new measurement tools;

(6) opportunities for greater parental involvement, including involvement in management decisions; and

(7) the impact of the innovative practices on student achievement.

Enacted by Chapter 74, 2005 General Session