Competition from charter schools has been shown to increase composite test scores in traditional district schools.
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Connecticut State Department of Education
| Year Law Passed |
# of Charter Schools |
# of Students Enrolled |
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1996
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16
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3,573
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Connecticut State Department of Education
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Law:
Charter School Legislation
Amendment(s):
not available
Authorizers:
Local charter schools approved by the local or regional board of education and the state board of education. State charter schools approved by the state board of education.
Length of charter:
5 years
Caps on number of schools:
Yes. 24.
Funding:
Local charter schools receive funding from the school district. State charter schools receive funding from the state. For local charter schools, the amount of funding is specified in the charter. For state charter schools, 110% of state and school district operations funding follows students, based on average school district per-pupil revenue.
Special Education in Charter Schools by State.
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