Charter schools are public schools, and subject to the same federal laws as other public schools.
Public charter schools must follow all federal laws, including federal special education laws, and state laws and regulations that implement federal special education laws. The resident school district must follow its special education policies and procedures for eligible students attending charter schools. The resident district is the district where the parent or person in parental relationship resides. Residency is determined under ORS 339.133 and 339.134. All other students are considered resident of the school district in which the public charter school is located.