Must charter schools comply with federal laws and regulations?
Generally speaking, public charter schools are subject to many of the same federal, constitutional, statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to other public schools, including laws governing special education and the provision of instruction to students who have limited English proficiency. However, the precise application of these laws depends on the status of the charter school under the specific provisions of federal law and the state charter schools legislation. For information on how federal civil rights laws apply to charter schools, please visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr/docs/chartitle.html.
Yes. In key areas such as civil rights, special education, and the No Child Left Behind Act, charter schools are subject to essentially the same requirements as other public schools. However, the precise application of these laws depends on the status of the charter school under specific provisions of federal law and state charter legislation. In addition to following federal laws and regulations, Charter schools must follow Tennessee laws and regulations outlined for public schools as well as laws established for charter schools.
Generally speaking, public charter schools are subject to the same federal, constitutional, statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to other public schools, including No Child Left Behind, laws governing special education and the provision of instruction to students who have limited English proficiency.
