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Iowa State Profile
Last updated: 01-08-2008  (Send USCS staff a comment about this page.)
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.