"The Challenges for Charter Schools to Provide FAPE" by Michael J. Seltzer

Article Title

Chartering the Way to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): The Challenges for Charter Schools to Provide FAPE

Authors

Michael J. Seltzer, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow

Abstract

Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are an integral part of the school choice movement, following a market-model of education based on autonomy, competition, and choice. However, charter schools are also mandated to adhere to all laws and regulations in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when educating students with disabilities. The education of students with disabilities within the charter school environment can result in policy tensions. This paper will examine the salient issues surrounding special education as it pertains to the state, authorizer, and operator in the areas of transparency, processes, and outcomes.

DOI

10.5642/lux.201301.27

Recommended Citation

Seltzer, Michael J. (2013) "Chartering the Way to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): The Challenges for Charter Schools to Provide FAPE," LUX: A Journal of Transdisciplinary Writing and Research from Claremont Graduate University: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 27.
Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/lux/vol2/iss1/27

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