Charter School Law
This resource from Florida School Choice, a branch of the Florida Department of Education details the process of starting a charter school, from forming your vision to opening your school. You will find resources on:
- Forming your vision
- Building your team
- Developing a plan
- Application timeline
- Tips for application approval
- Preparing to open your school
- Renewing your charter
How to Start a Charter School In Florida click here
Compare Florida’s charter school law with other states
The below resource provided by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools allows you to examine components of model charter school laws and see how Florida deviates from the model law. You can also compare how Florida measures up against other states’ charter school laws.
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Charter School Statutes
The 2002 Florida School Code adopted by the Florida Legislature provides parents and students with numerous statutory rights for educational choice. Those related to Charter Schools are listed below.
Section 1002.33
Establishes charter schools. Under this law, private entities may enter into charters with school boards to provide educational services to district students. State universities may grant charters to lab schools created under s.1002.32. This law provides information on the application process and review, charter school requirements, charter funding, exemptions from statute, etc.
Charter School State Board of Education Rules
Section 1002.33
Establishes charter schools. Under this law, private entities may enter into charters with school boards to provide educational services to district students. State universities may grant charters to lab schools created under s.1002.32. This law provides information on the application process and review, charter school requirements, charter funding, exemptions from statute, etc.
Governance Training Rule, SBE 6A-6.0784
Establishes procedures for the approval of charter school governance training submitted to the Florida Department of Education by potential training providers. Participation in approved governance training is a statutory requirement for the governing bodies of all charter schools in Florida.
Monthly Financial Statement and Financial Condition Rule, SBE 6A-1.0081
Establishes requirements related to the monthly financial statement that a charter school must complete and submit to its sponsor and establishes procedures for developing financial recovery and corrective action plans and determining a deteriorating financial condition.