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USCS State Profile

District of Columbia

State Profile Title	Washington, D. C. Charter School Information
List of State's Charter Schools	http://www.dcpubliccharter.com/pcschools/index.html
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Brief Overview	As part of the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995, two charter granting authorities were created to sponsor charter schools: the D. C. Public Charter School Board and the D. C. Board of Education. There are currently 39 public charter school campuses serving 11,530 students.
Discussion Groups	Washington D. C. Discussion Group
Schools	Washington D. C. Charter Schools District of Columbia Friends of Choice in Urban Schools For a list of Charter Schools in this state, contact the State Department of Education. Contact information appears below.
Participants	Washington, D. C. Participants
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Legislative Summary	Passed in 1996, the District of Columbia charter school law allows for 10 charters to be granted in the first year, and 20 per year thereafter upon review and approval by the D. C. Board of Education, D. C. Public Charter School Board, or any entity designated by the D. C. Council. Each authorizer may grant up to 10 charter schools each year. Charter schools are automatically waived of most state education laws and regulations and receive funding that is generally comparable with other public schools. Charter terms are 15 years, with review every 5 years. Charter schools determine their goals and methods for assessment, but must administer districtwide assessments. Link to D. C. Charter LawPassed in 1996, the District of Columbia charter school law allows for 10 charters to be granted in the first year, and 20 per year thereafter upon review and approval by the D. C. Board of Education, D. C. Public Charter School Board, or any entity designated by the D. C. Council. Each authorizer may grant up to 10 charter schools each year. Charter schools are automatically waived of most state education laws and regulations and receive funding that is generally comparable with other public schools. Charter terms are 15 years, with review every 5 years. Charter schools determine their goals and methods for assessment, but must administer districtwide assessments. Link to D. C. Charter Law