(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, a charter school that is permitted by its charter authorizer to operate a kindergarten program may plan, develop, and operate a public preschool program that is consistent with the provisions of this article.
(2) A charter school that operates a public preschool program with funding received pursuant to this article or, consistent with section 22-28-104 (5)(b), without such funding, shall ensure that the public preschool program:
Enrolls students consistent with section 22-30.5-104 (3) to ensure a diverse studentbody;
Operates in a facility approved and licensed for preschool purposes that is the samefacility or that is in reasonable proximity to the facility at which the charter school operates the kindergarten program or at a location that is approved by the charter authorizer; and
Guarantees a student's continued enrollment from preschool to kindergarten to theextent allowed by law.
Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (HB 12-1240), ch. 258, p. 1332, § 51, effective June 4.