Abstract: This report, released by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, offers many recommendations for redesigning the state’s charter school funding mechanism and application and oversight processes. Recommendations include: (1) charging public school districts a maximum tuition rate of either $5,000 or 75% of per pupil spending of the sending district for each student attending a charter school, (2) requiring charter schools to complete end-of-the-year financial reports, (3) providing transitional financial assistance to school districts impacted by the closure or non-renewal of a charter school, and (4) enhancing fairness, transparency and accountability within the Department of Education’s charter review process. The report states that while charter schools are worth continuing, the state should initiate a full and independent review of the effectiveness of charter school policies and charter schools before spending additional resources.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis Resource Format: Online Document Target Audience: Authorizers, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Budget & Finance, Accountability, Impact of Charter Schools, Effectiveness of Charter Schools
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