Not later than January 1, 2012, and biennially thereafter, within available appropriations, the Commissioner of Education shall review and report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, on the operation of such charter schools as may be established pursuant to sections 10-66aa to 10-66ff, inclusive, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education. Such report shall include: (1) Recommendations for any statutory changes that would facilitate expansion in the number of charter schools; (2) a compilation of school profiles pursuant to section 10-66cc; (3) an assessment of the adequacy of funding pursuant to section 10-66ee; and (4) the adequacy and availability of suitable facilities for such schools.
(P.A. 96-214, S. 8; P.A. 98-168, S. 19, 26; P.A. 11-136, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 98-168 specified certain information to be included in the report, effective July 1, 1998; P.A. 11-136 deleted “annually” and added “Not later than January 1, 2012, and biennially thereafter” re review and report, effective July 1, 2011.