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Charter schools require approval from an authorizer, such as a state education department. Example: A community group might have their school proposal approved by the state's Board of Education.

Charter schools are publicly funded and independently run schools. Examples include KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) and Success Academy.

Charter schools are subject to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring services to students with disabilities. Example: A charter school providing specialized programs for dyslexic students.

Charter schools must follow legal non-discriminatory admissions processes, often using lotteries when demand exceeds capacity. Example: Harlem's Democracy Prep.

Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor for performance. Failure to meet agreed standards can result in closure. An example is the closure of a poorly performing charter school in Nevada in 2017.

Charter schools are funded based on enrollment but may receive less funding than public schools. An example is the funding model of California charter schools.

Some states allow charter schools to hire teachers who are not traditionally certified. Example: Teach for America corps members working in charter schools.

Charter schools operate under a contract that must be renewed periodically. Nonrenewal can occur due to performance issues. Example: A charter school in Ohio not being renewed due to poor academic outcomes.

Charter schools have freedom to design their own curriculum, which must still meet state educational standards. Example: A STEM-focused charter school developing its own science curriculum.

Relationships can range from collaborative to contentious; related to resource sharing and impact on district schools. Example: A charter school sharing sports facilities with a local public school.

Charter schools are often used as laboratories for educational innovation, for example, blended learning models or project-based learning approaches.

Charter schools are subject to oversight by state and authorizing agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Example: Charter school audits by state education authorities.

Charter schools can affect local public school funding due to per-pupil funding allocations. Example: A district losing funds as students transfer to a new charter school.

Charter schools often face challenges in securing facilities and may not have access to traditional public school funding for this purpose. Example: Charter schools leasing buildings.