South Carolina State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008
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Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1996	31	5,423

Statewide Support Organizations South Carolina Association of Public Charter Schools South Carolina Department of Education Legislative Summary Law:   South Carolina Charter Schools Act Amendment(s):   The law was originally enacted in 1996 and amended in 2002. Authorizers:   Authorizers are local school district boards of trustees. Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   There is no cap on the number of charter schools. Funding:   A charter school is entitled to receive local, state and federal funds based on its student population. The district distributes local and state funds to the charter school.