Abstract: This new study provides an extensive look at the characteristics and performance of charter schools in Texas. Despite its provision of many details and helpful analyses, it is not without controversy as it claims the state's charter schools are receiving higher funding than regular public schools. It finds that the average per-pupil revenue for charter schools has increased and in 2002-03 surpassed per-pupil revenue generated by traditional public schools ($8,045 versus $8,028). Charter advocates say TCER's report does not capture the full charter school funding picture. For example, it does not include construction and capital improvement bonds, from which regular public schools receive funding but charter schools do not. The report also counts a one-time federal charter facilities grant the state received last year as part of the total funding charters receive.
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