Connecticut State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008

List of Charter Schools
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
Connecticut State Department of Education

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1996	16	3,573

Statewide Support Organizations Connecticut State Department of Education Legislative Summary Law:   Charter School Legislation Amendment(s):   not available Authorizers:   Local charter schools approved by the local or regional board of education and the state board of education. State charter schools approved by the state board of education. Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   Yes. 24. Funding:   Local charter schools receive funding from the school district. State charter schools receive funding from the state. For local charter schools, the amount of funding is specified in the charter. For state charter schools, 110% of state and school district operations funding follows students, based on average school district per-pupil revenue.