CHARTER SCHOOLS/TRANSPORT/FOOD SERVICES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 745 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
Intro. by Brandon.

Status: Ref To Com On Education (House Action) (Apr 11 2013)

Bill History:

H 745

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 11 2013 - View Summary

    Amends GS 115C-238.29 to require charter schools to provide transportation for any student enrolled in the charter school who resides within three miles of the charter school and whose household income makes the student eligible for the free and reduced lunch program, as established by the federal government. Makes conforming changes. Also requires the charter school to provide food services to students whose household income makes the student eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. Allows the State Board of Education to waive this requirement if the school shows financial hardship.

    Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-238.29B, requiring charter schools to include transportation and food services plans in their applications.

    Applies only to charter schools granted a new or renewed charter on or after July 1, 2013.