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Charter schools in Kansas are independent public schools that operate within a school district. They are operated free-of-charge to parents and are open to all students. In addition, every charter school in Kansas is subject to the accreditation requirements of the state board of education and must be accredited to maintain its charter.

While a charter school is separate and distinct, with its own building number, state assessment scores and demographic information, a charter school may be housed in an existing school facility with another school as long as it is operated separately.

Charter Schools in Kansas 2023-2024  

Charter School Forms

• New Charter Petition/Application (PDF)
• Charter Petition Rubric (Word)
   

Charter and Virtual Education Advisory Council

• Charter and Virtual Education Advisory Council Page
   

Charter School Legislation and Policy

• Charter School State Statute (PDF)
• Charter School Program Non-Regulatory Guidance (PDF)
  
         

Parent and Community Resources

• National Parental Information and Resource Center
• 25 Parent Involvement Strategies  (PDF)
• Kansas Parental Information and Resource Center
• 10 Things Schools Can Do to Create Great Family-School Partnerships  (PDF)
• National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools
• SEDL Advancing Research Improving Education
   

National Resources

• National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website
• National Association of Charter School Authorizers
• US Department of Education Charter School Program