Must public charter schools comply with non-discrimination requirements?
Yes.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 both apply to public charter schools and prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. In evaluating charter school proposals, school districts should consider whether the charter school facility is accessible. If not, the charter should specify responsibility for compliance with accessibility requirements. Public charter schools need to be familiar with the requirements of these acts, and be prepared to offer and make appropriate accommodations and provisions for compliance with these acts. Other federal non-discrimination laws that apply to public charter schools include: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs. These laws also apply to the resident school district and
