The State Board of Education today approved six new charter schools, bringing the total number of charter schools operating in the state to 100 - the program's cap. The educational focus will be on Core Knowledge and Character Development for grades K-5 initially and expand through grade 8. The educational focus will be on Core Knowledge and Character Development for grades K-5 initially and expand through grade 8. The educational focus will be on Core Knowledge for grades K-8 and expand through grade 12. The charter school law, enacted in 1996, is intended to foster creative approaches to education by relieving these schools from many state regulations and requirements.
Charter schools are public schools, offered to parents as one choice for their children's education.
Statewide, charter schools serve many student populations and focus on a variety of approaches to education. Charters are granted by the State Board of Education and are in effect for five years.