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ORS 338.005 Definitions for chapter
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Applicant” means any person or group that develops and submits a written proposal for a public charter school to a sponsor. (2) “Public charter school” means an elementary or secondary school offering a comprehe…
ORS 338.015 Legislative intent; goals
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It is the intent of this chapter that new types of schools, called public charter schools, be created as a legitimate avenue for parents, educators and community members to take responsible risks to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the pu…
ORS 338.025 Rules; waiver of provisions of chapter; exceptions
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(1) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules shall follow the intent of this chapter. (2) Upon application by a public charter school, the State Board of Education may grant a waiver of any provision of this chap…
ORS 338.035 Establishment requirements; proposal submission timeline; prohibitions
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(1) A public charter school may be established: (a) As a new public school; (b) As a virtual public charter school; (c) From an existing public school or a portion of the school; or (d) From an existing alternative education program, as defined in ORS 336.615. (2)(a) Before a pub…