CHAPTER 2. CHARTER SCHOOLS GENERALLY

IC 20-24-2
     Chapter 2. Charter Schools Generally

IC 20-24-2-1
Purposes of charter schools
    
Sec. 1. A charter school may be established under this article to provide innovative and autonomous programs that do the following:
        (1) Serve the different learning styles and needs of public school students.
        (2) Offer public school students appropriate and innovative choices.
        (3) Provide varied opportunities for professional educators.
        (4) Allow public schools freedom and flexibility in exchange for exceptional levels of accountability.
        (5) Provide parents, students, community members, and local entities with an expanded opportunity for involvement in the public school system.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8.

IC 20-24-2-2
Discrimination prohibited
    
Sec. 2. A charter school is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions that prohibit discrimination on the basis of the following:
        (1) Disability.
        (2) Race.
        (3) Color.
        (4) Gender.
        (5) National origin.
        (6) Religion.
        (7) Ancestry.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8.