What are the restrictions on the establishment of a charter school?
There are a few restrictions on the establishment of a charter school. The law expressly prohibits the conversion of private schools to public charter schools. A charter school must be nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices, and all other operations. A charter school may not discriminate against any student, and may not charge tuition. In addition, the school’s charter must include a description of the school’s means for achieving a racial and ethnic balance among its students reflective of the general population residing in the district. Students may not be required to attend a charter school, nor may teachers be compelled to teach there.
