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PA Charter School Law
Pennsylvania's charter school law was enacted in 1997, allowing the Commonwealth to join 41 other states in promoting this mission-driven form of public education. All charter schools are public, nonsectarian schools that provide a valuable option for student success.
Unique to Pennsylvania's charter school law:
- Charter Schools are approved by a sponsoring school board or a public chartering authority
- Charter Schools are allowed freedom from many state regulations
- Charter Schools have the flexibility, authority and responsibility to operate and innovate in exchange for greater accountability
- Charter Schools must participate in all state testing
- Charter Schools may not discriminate in admission and must select students by lottery
For more infomration on Pennsylvania's charter school law, see the Pennsylvania Charter Schools Legislation page on the Pennsylvania Department of Education web site.
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