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Maryland State Profile
Last updated: 10-30-2007  (Send USCS staff a comment about this page.)
Maryland Charter Schools

Overview
Year Law Passed # of Charter Schools # of Students Enrolled
2003 23 5,000

Statewide Support Organizations
Maryland Charter School Network
 Maryland State Department of Education
News
Charter Schools Popular in Maryland 8/25/07
KIPP School Closure Decision Reversed 6/30/07
Study Shows KIPP Students in Baltimore Leading in Math and Reading 6/24/07
Facility Challenges Likely to Force Closure of KIPP School in Maryland 6/23/07
Federal Funding Boosts Charter Movement in Maryland 6/11/07

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Resources
Maryland State Department of Education: Frequently Asked Questions about Maryland Public Charter Sch



Legislative Summary
Law:   Law - SB 75

Amendment(s):   None.

Authorizers:   Local boards of education. However, under certain conditions specified in the state's charter school law, the state board of education can approve the restructuring of a public school as a charter school.

Length of charter:   Determined by local board of education

Caps on number of schools:   None.

Funding:   It is expected that Maryland public charter schools authorized by local education authorities will receive a fair per-pupil foundation grant that is at least equal to the calculated operating costs for educating the like kind of students in existing public schools within that jurisdiction.