Policy Overview

2009-2010 Georgia

Charter Schools

Metrics #
Charter Law
State Has Charter Law Yes
Year of Charter School Law 1998
Charter Cap
State-Imposed Cap on Charter Schools No
Charter Funding
State Provides Funding for Charter Schools Yes
Description of Funding The state has a per-pupil, needs-based capital-funding program, which distributes funds through a competitive grant process. In 2007, $1,725,000 was appropriated for the 2007-08 school year.
Active Authorizers
Active Authorizers 36 Local School Districts; State Education Agency; Independent Charter Board
Local School District Yes
State Education Agency Yes
Independent Charter Board Yes
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