Relates to applications for charter schools

This bill (S 522) amends education law to add new requirements for charter school applications in school districts where charter schools already serve over 5% of total public school enrollment. It requires that new charter school applications must demonstrate a significant educational benefit for students and secure consent from either the school district or, in large cities, the community school district. The law specifically targets districts with high existing charter school enrollment, making these two conditions mandatory for approval. This change applies only to new applications, not existing charter schools.