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Charter School Statutes
The 2002 Florida School Code adopted by the Florida Legislature provides parents and students with numerous statutory rights for educational choice. Those related to Charter Schools are listed below:
Section 1002.33 establishes charter schools. Under this law, private entities may enter into charters with school boards to provide educational services to district students. State universities may grant charters to lab schools created under s.1002.32. This law provides information on the application process and review, charter school requirements, charter, funding, exemptions from statute, etc.
Section 1002.335 F.S., established the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission as an independent, state-level charter school authorizer, which will work in collaboration with the Department of Education and under the supervision of the State Board of Education.
Charter School State Board of Education Rules
SBE 6A-6.0784 Draft Rule (PDF) This proposed rule establishes procedures for the approval of charter school governance training submitted to the Florida Department of Education by potential training providers. Participation in approved governance training is a statutory requirement for the governing bodies of all charter schools in Florida.