How are charter schools “public”?
A public school is defined as a school that is open to the public, funded by the public and accountable to the public. Charter schools meet all three tests. Charter schools must be open to all students on a space available basis, receive public funding, cannot select students based on skills, ability, or past performance, cannot have a selective admissions policy, cannot charge tuition, and cannot have a religious focus or affiliation. In addition, charter schools are held accountable to the public according to the terms of the charter contract.
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