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Charter Schools - Funding FAQ

1. How are open-enrollment charter schools funded?

2. Can open-enrollment charter schools accept donations?

3. Can open-enrollment charter schools charge students tuition and/or fees?

1. How are open-enrollment charter schools funded?
   Like independent school districts, open-enrollment charter schools receive state funds based on the average daily attendance (ADA) of students. Unlike independent school districts, however, open-enrollment charter schools do not receive funds from local tax revenue and do not have access to state facilities allotments. Open-enrollment charter schools may also receive funds from private funding sources.
   
2. Can open-enrollment charter schools accept donations?
   Yes. Open-enrollment charter schools may accept charitable donations from private sources and other public sources.
   
3. Can open-enrollment charter schools charge students tuition and/or fees?
   Open-enrollment charter schools may not charge tuition and may only charge fees that independent school districts are authorized to charge.

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