ARTICLE 1. University of California at Los Angeles Elementary Charter School [47620 - 47625]
( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 828, Sec. 3. )
An elementary school that has been operated by the University of California at the Los Angeles campus prior to January 1, 1994, may apply to become a charter school under this chapter. The school may apply under either Section 47621 or Section 47622. If a charter is granted under this chapter, the resulting charter school shall be part of the public school system.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 118, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
An elementary school that meets the requirements of Section 47620 may apply to become a charter school by petitioning the governing board of the local school district and otherwise following the procedures and requirements contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 47605) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 47610).
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 118, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
As an alternative to Section 47621, an elementary school that meets the requirements of Section 47620 may apply to become a charter school by petitioning the State Board of Education. Under this section, the petition shall be signed by not less than 50 percent of the school’s currently employed teachers. All other procedures and requirements, other than those prescribed in subdivision (a) of Section 47605, that are contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 47605) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 47610) are applicable to a petition filed pursuant to this section except that references to “governing board” shall mean the State Board of Education.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 118, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
If a charter is granted under this chapter, the University of California shall continue to own and be liable for the resulting charter school to the same extent as before the granting of the charter.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 118, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
A charter granted pursuant to Section 47620 shall not become operative before July 1, 1995.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 118, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)