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
15-184 -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15-185.01 – Repealed by the 43rd Legislature, July 1998
15-186 and 15-782.01 – Repealed by the 43rd Legislature, May 1998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
15-188 – Charter schools stimulus fund
15-189 – Charter schools; vacant buildings; list
15-189.01 – Charter schools; zoning; development fees
Is a Charter School exempt from complying with zoning rear yard set-back requirements?
This is a question for a zoning lawyer. I know charter school have some special requirements regarding their location that are set forth in the Arizona statutes.
May a charter school operate at more than one site within the same city and under the same charter?
In Arizona, you have to file a replication application with the State Board for Charter Schools but if its approved, then yes, you may.