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Definition of Charter School
- Tuition-free public school
- Allows families to choose where to send their children.
- Admits students based on a random selection process if more students attempt to enroll for admission than can be accommodated.
- Ability to make decisions regarding personnel, scheduling, curriculum, and instruction.
- Governed by an independent governing board that is a tax-exempt organization.
- Established and operated under the terms of a charter contract between governing board and chartering authorizer.
