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 |
Are charter schools subject to laws regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with requests for information?
They are subject to the state version of FOIA. See https://www.nfoic.org/coalitions/state-foi-resources/state-freedom-of-information-laws for more information on sunshine laws in the various states.
What is the difference in a charter school and a public school in the same district? I was told that a charter school had to run on its own and be governed by a seperate intity out side the main board. Is this true?
May a charter school operate at more than one site within the same city and under the same charter?
Is a Charter School exempt from complying with zoning rear yard set-back requirements?