Charter Schools (continued)
WHAT MAKES A CHARTER SCHOOL?
A charter school establishes new professional opportunities for teachers. Founders of a charter school may be teaching staff members, parents with children attending schools of the district or a combination of both. The following basic guidelines apply to a charter school:
- Charter schools may not charge tuition;
- A private or parochial school may not convert to a charter school;
- A charter school is open to all students on a space-available basis with preference being given to students from the district of residence;
