School Board of Palm Beach County v. Survivors Charter Schools, Inc.

This case involves charter schools; specifically the procedures a charter school sponsor must follow when it decides to “immediately” terminate a charter pursuant to section 1002.33(8)(d), Florida Statutes (2005), because “good cause has been shown” or the “health, safety, or welfare of the students is threatened.” § 1002.33(8)(d), Fla. Stat. 1 The specific issue in this case is whether a school board, as a charter school sponsor, must utilize the provisions of Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 120, Florida Statutes, when immediately terminating a charter. The Fourth…