15-181. Charter schools; purpose; scope


A. Charter schools may be established pursuant to this article to provide a
learning environment that will improve pupil achievement. Charter schools provide
additional academic choices for parents and pupils. Charter schools may consist of new
schools or all or any portion of an existing school. Charter schools are public schools
that serve as alternatives to traditional public schools and charter schools are not
subject to the requirements of article XI, section 1, Constitution of Arizona, or chapter
16 of this title.


B. Charter schools shall comply with all provisions of this article in order to
receive state funding as prescribed in section 15-185.