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This primer is for charter school operators and has been developed to provide background information and resources for the “builders” of charter schools to facilitate the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in charter schools. The primer opens with a general background on legal issues and responsibility for special education in charter schools. The main sections then follow the “stages or phases of life” of a charter school, including Pre-Authorization; Preparing for Start-Up; Operating a Charter School; Accountability and Renewal; and Non-Renewal, Revocation and Relinquishment.
Although there are many complex aspects of developing and managing charter schools, the primers address only those areas most critical to implementing special education successfully in charter schools. They are not intended to be a complete treatment of special education law or practices. In fact, due to the legal foundation upon which special education is built, charter schools and states are strongly urged to consult an attorney and experienced special education professionals for specific legal questions about special education.
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