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.)
Iowa Charter Schools
| Year Law Passed |
# of Charter Schools |
# of Students Enrolled |
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2002
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10
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2,686
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Iowa Department of Education
Law:
Laws, Rules and Legislation
Amendment(s):
not available
Authorizers:
Both the local school board and the state board of education must approve charter application.
Length of charter:
4 years
Caps on number of schools:
Yes. 10.
Funding:
A charter school is considered a part of the school district in which it is located for purposes of state school foundation aid.
Special Education in Charter Schools by State.
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