Charter school powers

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-28-41, under Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013.

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-28-41

(a) A charter school may exercise those powers necessary for carrying out the terms of its charter contract, including the following powers:(a) To receive and disburse funds authorized by law for school purposes;(b) To secure appropriate insurance and to enter into contracts and leases;(c) To contract with an education service provider for the management and operation of the charter school so long as the school’s governing board retains oversight authority over the school;(d) To solicit and accept any gifts or grants for school purposes subject to applicable laws and the terms of its charter contract;(e) To acquire real property for use as its facility or facilities, from public or private sources; and(f) To sue and be sued in its own name.

(a) To receive and disburse funds authorized by law for school purposes;

(b) To secure appropriate insurance and to enter into contracts and leases;

(c) To contract with an education service provider for the management and operation of the charter school so long as the school’s governing board retains oversight authority over the school;

(d) To solicit and accept any gifts or grants for school purposes subject to applicable laws and the terms of its charter contract;

(e) To acquire real property for use as its facility or facilities, from public or private sources; and

(f) To sue and be sued in its own name.