Support for public charter schools and expanding and improving state laws remains high in states across the country.
Charter School Updates in the States: Spring 2023 Legislative Sessions

Support for public charter schools and expanding and improving state laws remains high in states across the country.
“Today, HB 562, The Community Choice Schools Act, passed in the Montana State Senate. The bill passed the House earlier this month with a vote of 59-33, and will now head to Governor Gianforte to be signed into law.
Around the country, a small but growing number of charter schools are serving rural communities.
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Support and Advocacy at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement: “On Friday, Montana’s House of Representatives passed The Community Choice Schools Act (HB 562), a bill that will bring innovative public education options to the state via high-quality public charter schools. Montana is… Continue reading Montana House Takes Major Step Towards Passing Historic Charter School Legislation
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, says the following: “Congratulations to Idaho’s legislature and Governor Brad Little for enacting SB 1042 and SB 1043 into law. The two laws will support increased access to funding for facilities, allowing charter schools and leadership to… Continue reading The National Alliance Celebrates The Passage Of Two Idaho Bills That Will Provide More Facilities Support For Public Charter School Students
SF 0174 proposes the establishment of a new statewide authorizer to approve new charter schools and hold those schools accountable for their academic performance. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools applauds the introduction of SF 0174, a bill that proposes to establish a new statewide authorizer to approve new charter schools and hold those schools accountable… Continue reading The National Alliance For Public Charter Schools Applauds Wyoming’s Charter School Law Update
With state legislative sessions underway, our efforts to protect the interests of students and families seeking high-quality public education options are in full swing.
With gratitude to the hard-working and dedicated education journalists and opinion writers, every December we share a run-down of the most impactful stories that defined the public charter school sector. How did this year impact students, parents, teachers, and public education, and how will this year shape the years to come? Take a look at… Continue reading Best Charter School News Stories of 2022
2022 turned out to be a dynamic year for charter schools, as many state lawmakers recognized the fact parents want more schooling options that fit their childrens unique needs. In total, close to 50% of states with charter school laws gained at least one legislative win. Read for more details on how the charter school… Continue reading 2022 State Legislative Highlights For Public Charter Schools