SB2163Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Public Charter Schools.
Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Standardizes annual independent financial audits for public charter schools. Authorizes sanctions for noncompliance with independent financial audits. Requires the Board of Education, the Public Charter School Authorizer, and Auditor to review the annual independent financial audits. Allows the Auditor to conduct its own financial audit if a public charter school is a high risk for insolvency. Requires for 2026-2027, the Auditor to conduct its own one-time financial audit of each charter school in addition to the annual independent financial audits and requires a report to the Legislature. Requires State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on Auditor's recommendations in the one-time financial audits. Appropriates moneys.
Where it stands
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to EDU, WAM.
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
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