### Question
How does the law define charter school?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8066*, **charter school** is defined as:

> a public school that—


(A) in accordance with an enabling State statute, is exempted from significant State or local rules that inhibit the flexible operation and management of public schools, but not from any rules relating to the other requirements of this paragraph

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8066*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part C-Public Charter Schools**

