An increase of $ 20 million for operational startup costs for new charter schools in 2016 and 2017, which will help offset the loss of federal funding. (laschoolreport.com)
The new law allows for new charter schools as well as the conversion of existing public schools in to charters. (reclaimourschools.org)
In 2001 and 2002, however, the number of new charter schools opening in the fall actually declined compared with the previous year. (educationnext.org)