How does the federal desegregation order in Indianapolis impact charter schools?
Indiana’s charter schools law requires applicants to submit their plan for compliance with any applicable desegregation order. There is a desegregation order that still affects some school systems in Marion County. Proposed charter schools within or near the transfer areas of the Indianapolis Public Schools or within Decatur, Franklin, Perry, Lawrence, Wayne or Warren townships must provide a compliance plan that demonstrates that the proposed charter school will not adversely affect desegregation efforts in Marion County (see the IPS transfer areas map). Questions about this issue should be directed to the City of Indianapolis’ Office of the Corporation Counsel at 317-327-4055, or for more information please visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr/docs/chartitle.html.
