The school may also solicit and receive private funding. Many state regulations have been lifted while requiring accountability. For instance, charter schools are allowed to choose which subject areas they will offer as a part of their curriculum. One reason why charter schools were created was to improve student achievement. Because charter schools are not required to administer the same tests as regular public schools, it has been difficult to measure student improvement thus far.
Charter schools are generally smaller than public schools.
Any child who is qualified to attend public school can be admitted to a charter school. No child can be required to attend. Within one year of operation, the student population at a charter school is required to reasonably reflect the racial makeup of the community. Charter schools may hire a greater number of teachers who do not hold teacher certificates. Charter schools are required to put a transportation plan in place to accommodate students who wish to attend the school.