The goal of charter schools is to provide additional educational options with quality outcomes for students and parents.
Charter schools are public schools open to all students.
They operate on public funds without tuition. They also vary widely across the United States. The Utah Charter Schools FAQ describes some of the unique qualities of charter schools in Utah. For periodic updates on federal legislation and policy of interest to charter schools, the Charter Friends National Networ k website is a good resource. The following eight schools have been chartered by the Utah State Board of Education as of May 21, 1999.