Federal IDEA · 34 CFR Part 300 · Regulation

§ 300.7 Charter school.

Plain English summary

This section defines the term 'charter school' by cross-referencing the definition provided in section 4310(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended. It does not independently define the term but incorporates the ESEA definition by reference. The section carries statutory authority from 20 U.S.C. 7221i(2).

Key requirements

  • Charter school has the meaning given the term in section 4310(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. (ESEA).

Affected parties

  • charter schools
  • local educational agencies (LEAs)
  • state educational agencies (SEAs)

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.7