NRS386.509. Creation; purpose.  


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  •   The State Public Charter School Authority is hereby created. The purpose of the State Public Charter School Authority is to:

          1.  Authorize charter schools of high-quality throughout this State with the goal of expanding the opportunities for pupils in this State, including, without limitation, pupils who are at risk.

          2.  Provide oversight to the charter schools that it sponsors to ensure that those charter schools maintain high educational and operational standards, preserve autonomy and safeguard the interests of pupils and the community.

          3.  Serve as a model of the best practices in sponsoring charter schools and foster a climate in this State in which all charter schools, regardless of sponsor, can flourish.

      (Added to NRS by 2011, 2353)