State Senator Tom Roberts introduced three separate pieces of legislation calling for further transparency and accountability of Ohio Charter Schools.

SB 331 would hold community schools to the same standards for student accountability and teacher qualifications as public schools. It would also require community schools to collect and post information about pupils that enroll in public schools after leaving charter schools.

SB 332 would extend current public records and audit regulations that apply to charter schools to the entities’ sponsors and operators.

Finally, SB 333 would permit local communities to partner with school districts for economic development opportunities, while repealing the requirement that charter schools have the first right of refusal on unused school buildings.