Charter schools are state-supported public schools. In Michigan three kinds are allowed: 1) Public School Academies (PSAs) chartered under Part 6A of the revised school code, 2) Urban High School Academies (UHSAs) chartered under part 6C of the revised school code to operate within Detroit, and 3) Strict Discipline Academies (SDAs) chartered under Public Act 23 of 1999 to serve suspended, expelled or incarcerated young people.
Charter schools may include grades K-12 or any combination of those grades. They may not charge tuition, and must serve anyone who applies to attend; that is they may not screen out students based on race, religion, sex, or test scores. Students are selected randomly for admission if the number of students applying exceeds the school's enrollment capacity. Charter teachers must be certified and highly qualified; charter students are assessed annually as part of the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP). Charter schools cannot be religiously affiliated.
Questions regarding Charter Public Schools can be directed to Public School Academy Program staff at 517-373-4631.
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