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USCS State Profile

Connecticut

State Profile Title	Connecticut Charter School Information
List of State's Charter Schools	http://www.state.ct.us/sde/equity/charter/index.htm
Header	08-30-00
Brief Overview	Connecticut's charter school legislation was originally passed in 1996. There are currently 16 charter schools operating in the state, serving 2,526 students.
Discussion Groups	Connecticut Discussion Group
Schools	Connecticut State Department of Education For a list of Charter Schools in this state, contact the State Department of Education. Contact information appears below.
Participants	Connecticut Participants
Key Contacts
Legislative Summary	Passed originally in 1996 and amended in 1997, Connecticut's charter school law allows 24 schools of two types: local charter school conversions and state charter school start-ups. The State Board of Education grants charters. Conversions of existing public schools to charter status must first be approved by a local board. Terms are for 5 years. State charter schools get 105% of foundation-level aid per student, while local charter schools negotiate their funding with the local board. Charter schools are required to use state math and reading tests, which are identified as the measure for continuation of the charter. Amendments to charter school legislation in 1997 placed emphasis on admission criteria and procedures to promote more racial, ethnic, and economic diversity of students and staff. For an online version of the legislation, see the Public Act Concerning Charter Schools provided by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Passed originally in 1996 and amended in 1997, Connecticut's charter school law allows 24 schools of two types: local charter school conversions and state charter school start-ups. The State Board of Education grants charters. Conversions of existing public schools to charter status must first be approved by a local board. Terms are for 5 years. State charter schools get 105% of foundation-level aid per student, while local charter schools negotiate their funding with the local board. Charter schools are required to use state math and reading tests, which are identified as the measure for continuation of the charter. Amendments to charter school legislation in 1997 placed emphasis on admission criteria and procedures to promote more racial, ethnic, and economic diversity of students and staff. For an online version of the legislation, see the Public Act Concerning Charter Schools provided by the Connecticut State Department of Education.