charter schools; meeting; reporting; audits

SB 1633 requires Arizona charter schools to publicly post meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and records on their websites and the state board’s website. It also limits executive sessions to specific purposes like personnel decisions or legal advice. The bill bans charter school sponsors from contracting with for-profit organizations starting January 1, 2026, and updates application requirements for new charter schools. These changes directly affect charter schools, their sponsors (like universities or state boards), and future applicants seeking to establish charter schools. The law aims to increase transparency and restrict for-profit involvement in charter school management.