§302B-9  Exemptions from state laws.  (a) Charter schools shall be exempt from chapters 91 and 92 and all other statelaws in conflict with this chapter, except those regarding:

(1)  Collective bargaining under chapter 89; providedthat:

(A)  The exclusive representatives as definedin chapter 89 and the local school board of the charter school may enter intosupplemental agreements that contain cost and noncost items to facilitatedecentralized decision-making;

(B)  The agreements shall be funded from thecurrent allocation or other sources of revenue received by the charter school;provided that collective bargaining increases for employees shall be allocatedby the department of budget and finance to the charter school administrativeoffice for distribution to charter schools; and

(C)  These supplemental agreements may differfrom the master contracts negotiated with the department;

(2)  Discriminatory practices under section 378-2; and

(3)  Health and safety requirements.

(b)  Charter schools and the office shall beexempt from chapter 103D, but shall develop internal policies and proceduresfor the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with thegoals of public accountability and public procurement practices.  Charterschools and the office are encouraged to use the provisions of chapter 103Dwhere possible; provided that the use of one or more provisions of chapter 103Dshall not constitute a waiver of the exemption from chapter 103D and shall notsubject the charter school or the office to any other provision of chapter103D.  Charter schools and the office shall account for funds expended for theprocurement of goods and services, and this accounting shall be available tothe public.

(c)  Any charter school, prior to the beginningof the school year, may enter into an annual contract with any department forcentralized services to be provided by that department.

(d)  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,as public schools and entities of the State, neither a charter school nor theoffice may bring suit against any other entity or agency of the State. [L 2006,c 298, pt of §2]