Competition from charter schools has been shown to increase composite test scores in traditional district schools.
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Last updated: 01-08-2008 (Send USCS staff a comment about this page.)
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New Hampshire Department of Education
| Year Law Passed |
# of Charter Schools |
# of Students Enrolled |
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1995
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83
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324
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New Hampshire Charter School Resource Center
New Hampshire Department of Education
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Law:
not available
Amendment(s):
The legislation did change effective July 1, 2003, allowing for a second authorizer--the State Board of Education--under a pilot program allowing 20 schools over the next decade.
Authorizers:
Both the local school board and the state department of education must approve application.
Length of charter:
5 years
Caps on number of schools:
None
Funding:
Minimum of 80 percent of school district's prior year average cost per pupil, as determined by state department of education, follows students to school. Special education funding also follows students.
Special Education in Charter Schools by State.
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