HB 1147 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Specifies the goals of the charter schools.

     Prohibits the affiliation with sectarian schools or religious institutions.

     Establishes an application and approval process.

     Specifies admission procedures.

     Establishes a board of trustees for the schools.

     Provides for termination of contracts with the schools.

     Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act.