School restructuring requires new paradigms, new models and approaches, new ways of thinking, and new educational choices. Restructuring efforts in Kansas are based on the premise that all children can learn, that learning should be a lifelong opportunity, and that properly educated citizens will directly impact on the economy of our State and our country as a whole.
Charter schools in Kansas are independent public schools that operate within a school district. They can be designed and operated by parents, educators, community leaders, education entrepreneurs and others. They are operated free-of-charge to parents and are open to all students. In addition, every charter school in Kansas is subject to the accreditation requirements of the state board of education and must be accredited to maintain its charter.
While a charter school is separate and distinct, with its own building number, state assessment scores and demographic information, a charter school may be housed in an existing school facility with another school as long as it is operated separately.
Kansas currently has 35 Charter Schools authorized to operate.