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USCS State Profile

California

State Profile Title	California Charter School Information
List of State's Charter Schools	http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/cs/index.asp
Header	5-26-00
Brief Overview	California originally passed its charter school law in 1992. Recent amendments to the charter school law, which was put into effect January, 2003, include provisions such as new geographic restrictions for charter schools, new authority for county offices of education, as well as changes to funding and facilities.
Discussion Groups	California Discussion Group
Schools	California Department of Education Charter Schools Development Center For a list of Charter Schools in this state, contact the State Department of Education. Contact information appears below.
Participants	California Participants
Community	California Charter Schools Association
Key Contacts
Legislative Summary	Passed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff. Links to California Charter Schools Laws, Legislation and RegulationsPassed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. Charters are granted by the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. Charter terms are up to 5 years. General purpose and categorical funding for charter schools is comparable with other public schools, and charter schools may receive funds directly from the state. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff.Passed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff. Links to California Charter Schools Laws, Legislation and RegulationsPassed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. Charters are granted by the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. Charter terms are up to 5 years. General purpose and categorical funding for charter schools is comparable with other public schools, and charter schools may receive funds directly from the state. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff.Passed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff. Links to California Charter Schools Laws, Legislation and RegulationsPassed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. Charters are granted by the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. Charter terms are up to 5 years. General purpose and categorical funding for charter schools is comparable with other public schools, and charter schools may receive funds directly from the state. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff.Passed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff. Links to California Charter Schools Laws, Legislation and RegulationsPassed in 1992 and recently amended in 2002, California's charter school law set a statewide cap of 250 schools in 1998-99, with 100 additional charters allowed per year. Charters are granted by the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. Charter terms are up to 5 years. General purpose and categorical funding for charter schools is comparable with other public schools, and charter schools may receive funds directly from the state. The CSU Institute for Education Reform has posted a California's Revised Charter School Laws page, which contains general documentation of the recent legislative changes in California's charter school law, as well as a Charter School News page, which contains updates on CA charter school issues by IER staff.