Charter school boards of directors and charter school chief administrators requirements modifications

SF 2774 updates Minnesota's charter school governance by adding charter school board members and chief administrators to the state's definition of "public officials," requiring them to comply with public ethics and disclosure rules. The bill also sets specific board composition requirements: charter school boards must include at least one licensed teacher (employed by the school or providing 720 hours of service), one parent or legal guardian of a student (not employed by the school), and one community member who resides in Minnesota, has no child enrolled, and is not an employee. These rules apply to boards formed during a charter school's second year of operation. The changes aim to clarify accountability and ensure diverse representation on charter school governing bodies.