Abstract: This paper, an exploration of funding disparities between charter schools and traditional public schools, finds that New York City charter schools have fewer public resources than traditional public schools. Funding disparity exists at all educational levels- elementary, middle, and high school - and for students in both general and special education. By identifying the source of these discrepancies, the paper provides legislators and policymakers with evidence and recommendations on how to place charter schools on equal financial footing with all other public schools in New York State. Although the data are New York City-specific, the methodology and findings may be applicable to other school districts in New York State, and other states around the country.
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