Should public funds be given to charter schools?

Arizona, In addition to a base support level from the state, charter schools are given equal access to all applicable categorical federal and state funding. ... read more

Yes, by statute, charter schools are publicly funded - it is not optional. See, for example, the Illinois School Code, Article 27A, Sections 1-4 105 ILCS 5/ School Code. read more

The question is how wide those choices should be, especially for families too poor to pay private school tuition, and what the conditions on the schools should be. Rick supports public school choice, in part as a way to allow poor kids to attend more affluent public schools, and thus further the cause of integration. read more

All states except for Tennessee gave public schools more money than charter schools, and Washington, D.C. had the largest disparity at $12,736. In 48 urban areas investigated, traditional public schools received, on average, $4,352 more per pupil than their charter school counterparts. read more