Arizona Charter School Law

The Arizona State Legislature passed the Charter School Law in 1994, effective September 16th of that year. Below you will see the various topical headings that will guide you to the current law. The Law is the blueprint by which all charter schools operate regardless of sponsorship.

15-181 – Charter schools; purpose; scope

15-182 – State board for charter schools; membership; terms; compensation; duties

15-183 – Charter schools; application; requirements; immunity; exemptions; renewal of application; reprisal

15-184 -Charter schools; admission requirements

15-185 – Charter schools; financing; definition

15-185.01 – Repealed by the 43rd Legislature, July 1998

15-186 and 15-782.01 – Repealed by the 43rd Legislature, May 1998

15-187 – Charter schools; teachers; employment benefits

15-187.01 – Optional inclusion of charter school employees in state health and accident coverage; payment of premiums; advance notice; minimum period of participation; definition

15-188 – Charter schools stimulus fund

15-189 – Charter schools; vacant buildings; list

15-189.01 – Charter schools; zoning; development fees

15-189.02 – Charter schools; public bidding requirements

15-189.03 – Academic credits; transfer