LAC 28:CXXXIX.101. Purpose, Scope, and Effect

A. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide rules to govern the implementation of R.S. 17:3971 et seq., the "Louisiana Public Charter School Law" (hereafter, the "Charter School Law"). B. This bulletin is established to set forth the requirements for applying for a charter to operate an independent public school, the principles and requirements of authorizing the operation of a charter school, the requirements of performance contracting, the funding of charter schools, and the implementation of and enactment of regulatory requirements that must be met in the operation of a charter school. It is further established to set forth procedures for monitoring and evaluating charter schools, and amending, renewing, and revoking charters approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. C. The regulations set forth in this bulletin are incorporated into all charters approved by BESE and shall bind all charter schools approved by BESE.