EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public charter school admissions.

H 657 amends Idaho Code § 33-5206 to change how public charter schools admit students. It prohibits admissions based on a student’s or parent’s residence within a school district, ensuring enrollment decisions are not tied to location. The bill also establishes new certification requirements for charter school administrators (e.g., experience, education) and teachers (including charter-specific teaching certificates with alternative qualifications). These changes directly affect Idaho public charter schools, their administrators, teachers, and students seeking enrollment.