Illinois Charter Schools Law
Illinois charter public schools were created by state law in 1996. Anyone interested in starting or operating a charter public school should read and regularly refer to the Illinois Charter Schools Law, which lays out the purpose, guidelines and legal requirements for charter public schools in the state, along with related legislation, policy and rules.
Legislation, rules and policy related to Illinois charter public schools
Additional laws and policies applicable to Illinois charter schools
- Illinois Special Education Laws, Regulations and Guidance (from ISBE website)
- English Learner Laws, Rules and Guidance (from ISBE website)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
- Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
- Non-Curricular Health and Safety Requirements Applicable to Charter Schools
- Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
- Illinois Freedom of Information Act
- Illinois Open Meetings Act