The Facts on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
Learn the answers to 10 commonly asked questions that families
and educators of students with disabilities have about charter
schools. You'll also find links to state-specific resources that
can help you better understand how charter schools work in your
individual state. Charter schools are fairly new in public
education, and they've generated a lot of interest and inquiry.
For many families and educators, charter schools offer more
options for how students will be educated. For others, charter
schools are confusing. Why, for example, are some charter
schools not open for enrollment to students who live nearby? And
what about students with disabilities? May they go to charter
schools? If so, is special education available in charter
schools? In this short document, we answer 10 commonly asked
questions that families and educators of students with
disabilities have about charter schools. We also offer links to
state-specific resources that can help y