Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies
Part 403 - Board Policies
Chapter 8 - Renewal Policy
Rule 10-403-8.6 - Revocation and nonrenewal process

(A) Provide the governing board of a charter school with a timely notification of the prospect of revocation or nonrenewal and of the reasons for such possible closure;

(B) Allow the governing board a reasonable amount of time in which to prepare a response;

(C) Provide the governing board with an opportunity to submit documents and give testimony challenging the rationale for closure and in support of the continuation of the school at an orderly proceeding held for that purpose;

(D) Allow the governing board access to representation by counsel and to call witnesses on the school's behalf;

(E) Permit the recording of such proceedings; and

(F) After a reasonable period for deliberation, require a final determination to be made and conveyed in writing to the governing board.

(G) If the authorizer revokes or does not renew a charter, the authorizer must state clearly, in a resolution of adopted by the authorizer board, the reasons for the revocation or nonrenewal.

(H) Within ten (10) days after taking action to renew, not renew or revoke a charter, the authorizer shall provide a report to the charter school. The report must include a copy of the authorizer board's resolution setting forth the action taken, reasons for the board's decision and assurances as to compliance with all of the requirements set forth in this chapter.