§ 53A-1a-503.5. Status of charter schools. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) Charter schools are:

(a) considered to be public schools within the state's public education system;

(b) subject to Subsection 53A-1-401(3); and

(c) governed by independent boards and held accountable to a legally binding written contractual agreement.

(2) A charter school may be established by:

(a) creating a new school; or

(b) converting an existing public school to charter status.

(3) A parochial school or home school is not eligible for charter school status.

Amended by Chapter 363, 2014 General Session