Washington State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 10-18-2007

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
	0	0

Statewide Support Organizations Education Excellence Coalition Washington State Board of Education Legislative Summary Law:   For the third time in eight years, Washington voters rejected an effort to allow charter schools in the state. Amendment(s):   not available Authorizers:   The charter school bill rejected in 2004 would have allowed districts to convert failing traditional schools into charters schools, and, in certain cases, would have authorized the Superintendent of Public Instruction to force a failing school to convert. Length of charter:   not available Caps on number of schools:   The charter school bill rejected in 2004 would have allowed for up to 45 new charter schools over the next six years. Funding:   not available