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; fee; funds
15-183.01	New charter application processing fund
15-184	Charter schools; admission requirements
15-185	Charter schools; financing; civil penalty; transportation; definitions
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; used equipment
15-189.01	Charter schools; zoning; development fees
15-189.02	Charter schools; public bidding requirements
15-189.03	Academic credits; transfer