Charter School Law and Legal Definition
A public school operating independently of the local school board, having a curriculum and educational philosophy different from the other schools in the education system is known as a charter school. A charter school is an alternative to public school. A public charter school is publicly funded but functions in accordance with a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and regulations.
A charter school concentrates on students studying on their own at home and checking in with the school. It is a public, nonreligious, non-home-based and nonprofit corporation forming a school. A charter school is not allowed to charge tuition. Usually, state-authorized charters are established by non-profit groups, universities and other government entities.
Legal Definition list
- Charter of Liberties
- Charter of Franchise
- Charter Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Charter Fishing
- Charter Air Service [Aeronautics and Space]
- Charter School
- Charter School LEA [Education]
- Charter Transportation of Passengers
- Charter Vessel
- Chartered Life Underwriter [CLU]
- Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter - CPCU
Related Legal Terms
- ABA-Approved Law Schools
- Accredited Law School
- Adult School
- Afterschool Care Program
- Agency School Board
- Alternative School
- American Association of School Administrators [AASA]
- Area Career and Technical Education School [Education]
- Area Vocational Education School [Education]
- Area Vocational School [Education]
