Iowa State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008
Iowa Charter Schools

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
2002	10	2,686

Statewide Support Organizations Iowa Department of Education Legislative Summary Law:   Laws, Rules and Legislation Amendment(s):   not available Authorizers:   Both the local school board and the state board of education must approve charter application. Length of charter:   4 years Caps on number of schools:   Yes. 10. Funding:   A charter school is considered a part of the school district in which it is located for purposes of state school foundation aid.