Provides for the designation of new charter school authorizers and additional modifications of the charter school program.

This bill allows public institutions of higher education and local school boards to become charter school authorizers, which are entities that review, grant, renew, and revoke charters for charter schools. It establishes a detailed application process requiring these entities to submit strategic plans, budget information, and oversight procedures before becoming authorized. The commissioner of education will oversee these authorizers and can take corrective action against them, while serving as the sole authorizer for charter schools focused on single-gender education, special education, or online learning. The bill also modifies other aspects of the charter school program, including streamlining applications for certain schools and changing teacher certification requirements.