Oregon State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 09-03-2008
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Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1999	87	12,000

Statewide Support Organizations Northwest Center for Educational Options Oregon Department of Education Oregon Public Charter School Service Center Legislative Summary Law:   Oregon's charter school law. Amendment(s):   Have been passed. Authorizers:   Charter schools can only be sponsored by the local LEA. The State Board of Education may sponsor a charter school if the decision to deny by the LEA is appealed to the state and the state approves the application. Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   None Funding:   Charter schools are funded through the State School Fund. They receive 80% of the ADMw (Average daily membership, weighted) if they are a K-8 and 95% of the ADMw if they are a 9-12.