Louisiana State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 09-25-2008
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Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1995	66	25,000

Statewide Support Organizations Council for a Better Louisiana Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Louisiana Department of Education Legislative Summary Law:   Louisiana's Expanded Charter School Law Amendment(s):   Changes to the Charter School Law were made by bills passed during the 1999 and 2001 regular legislative sessions. Authorizers:   Local school board or the Lousiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   Up to 42 charter schools statewide. Funding:   A Type 1, Type 3 or Type 4 charter school receives its funding through its local school board, and a Type 2 charter school receives its funding through the State Department of Education and BESE