Can a school district convert all of its schools to charter schools?
Yes. According to EC Section 47606(a) (Outside Source), a school district may convert all of its schools to charter schools if the charter petition meets the following conditions: • Fifty percent of the teachers within the school district sign the charter petition. • The petition specifies the alternative attendance arrangements for pupils residing within the school district who choose not to attend charter schools. • The petition contains all the requirements set forth in EC Section 47605(b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) (Outside Source).
