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• State's basic funding formula (QBE) applies to all charters—each type of
charter is funded differently.
• School districts dictate funding for locally approved charter schools, often
resulting in inequities.
• State chartered special schools receive only state and federal funds unless
approved by local referendum.
• Funding for virtual schools is so low that the schools approved were
unable to open.
• For district charters, funds pass through the district. For all other schools,
funds pass through the state.
"Quality basic education formula applies; grants, local tax revenue, and
funds from local bonds. (a) A local charter school shall be included in the
allotment of QBE formula earnings, applicable QBE grants, applicable non-
QBE state grants, and applicable federal grants to the local school system in
which the local charter school is located under Article 6 of this chapter. The
local board and the state board shall treat a conversion charter school no less
favorably than other local schools located within the applicable local school
system unless otherwise provided by law. The local board and the state
board shall treat a start-up charter school no less favorably than other local
schools within the applicable local system with respect to the provision of
funds for instruction, school administration, transportation, food services,
and, where feasible, building programs." [O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2068.1] |