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    Maryland Charter Schools

    Charter Schools

    Maryland charter schools are public schools operated by an independent nonprofit organization.  The charter is awarded by the local board of education, and grants the school more operational autonomy than non-charter public schools.  Public charter schools are tuition-free and open to all students. The Maryland State Department of Education provides support and guidance to local school systems engaged in authorizing public charter schools, and to charter school operators.





    Maryland Charter Schools

    Resources

    Resources for Local School Systems and Charter School Operators


    Reports & Publications


    2015 Report on Maryland Charter Schools by University of Baltimore

    Study of Funding Provided to Public Schools and Public Charter Schools In Maryland, December 2016


    Contact:

    Carol Beck
    Office of School Innovations
    Maryland State Department of Education
    200 West Baltimore Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
    carol.beck@maryland.gov
    410-767-3678 Office

    NEW

    March 28, 2019: The grant application period is open.  Application materials and resources can be found here:  Maryland Charter Schools Program Grants Page

    The Maryland Charter Schools Program Grants Page will be updated with information about the grant program. Also follow @MSDE_Charter for updates and announcements about the grant program. 


    Law & Policy

     

    State Board of Education Decisions



    United States Department of Education


    Contacts for Local School Systems