Competition from charter schools has been shown to increase composite test scores in traditional district schools.
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Last updated: 12-19-2006 (Send USCS staff a comment about this page.)
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
| Year Law Passed |
# of Charter Schools |
# of Students Enrolled |
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1995
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23
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4,700
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Alaska Charter School Association
Alaska Department of Education
Law:
Alaska Statutes on Charter Schools
Amendment(s):
For a full-text version of the most recent amendment, see the Alaska State Legislature.
Authorizers:
local school boards, with final approval from the State Board of Education
Length of charter:
maximum 10 years
Caps on number of schools:
October 2002 Amendment increased the cap from 30 to 60 total schools in operation
Funding:
Operational funding is equivalent to "the amount generated by the students enrolled minus a portion for administrative costs." The local school board is responsible for setting the charter school's budget based on student enrollment.
Special Education in Charter Schools by State.
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