Frequently Asked Questions about Charter Schools
Questions commonly asked about charter schools.Responses to these frequently asked questions are advisory only. Charter schools and authorizing entities are encouraged to review the actual laws and regulations that provide the basis for these responses and consult with their own legal counsel regarding the application of any of these issues to a specific situation.
Section 1 - General Information
Section 2 - Overview, Approval, Start-Up, and Closing
Section 3 - Governance, Oversight and Liability
Section 4 - General Compliance
Section 5 - Charter School Staffing
Section 6 - Testing and Accountability
Section 7 - Attendance Accounting and Instructional Time
Section 8 - Independent Study and Nonclassroom-Based Programs
Section 9 - Funding and Apportionment
Section 11 - Academic Performance Determinations for Charter Renewal