The Charter Movement: Education Reform School by School
Report #138,
March 1996
The Charter Movement: Education Reform School by School
Full Report
Executive Summary
Press Release
Fact Sheet
Study Description
Agenda
Overview
California's charter law was enacted three years ago and there are now more than 100 charter schools. Following a six-month study and on-site inspection of more than one quarter of the schools, the Commision believes they are a positive force in today's education system.
In this report, the Commission presents four findings and twenty-three recommendations to modify the existing charter school law, including: eliminating the 100-school cap; funding charter schools directly from the State; recognizing charter schools as seperate, legal agencies; creating alternative sponsors and alternative petition mechanisms; and clarifying the funding base for charter schools.

