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Originally Posted by Aces4
However, I believe charter schools should have to accommodate problem students, learning disabled, handicapped students also. These students should be evenly divided between all schools and level the pressure on public schools and private/charter schools.
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From the web:
A charter school is a public school that operates under a performance contract, or "charter," that gives it more flexibility than traditional public schools. Charter schools are exempt from many state and local regulations, but they must still adhere to public school regulations. They are also accountable for academic and financial results.
Charter schools are tuition-free and publicly funded,
but they generally receive fewer dollars per pupil than district schools. They are run by a school leader or principal and an appointed board, and are overseen by an authorizer, which can be a state education agency, a higher education institution, or other entities.
Charter schools can: Tailor their curriculum, Choose their academic focus, Set their discipline policy, and Determine their staffing ratios.
Parents, teachers, or community members can initiate a charter petition, which is usually presented to and approved by a local school district governing board.