Charter School Choice
Does the state have charter schools?
Are for-profit charter schools or management companies allowed?
"For-profit business or corporate entities shall not be eligible to... operate or manage a charter school for a charter issued pursuant to subdivision nine-a of section twenty-eight hundred fifty-two of this article. For charter schools established in conjunction with a for-profit business or corporate entity, the charter shall specify the extent of the entity's participation in the management and operation of the school."
Is there a cap on the number of charter schools?
The total number of charters statewide shall not exceed 460. No more than 50 charters granted shall be located in a city with population greater than one million.
Are charters required to provide transportation for any students?
However, any supplemental transportation provided by a charter school shall comply with all transportation safety laws and regulations applicable to other public schools. Schools may enter into contract for provision of supplemental transportation services to a charter school, and any such services shall be provided by the school district at cost.
Can charter schools employ uncertified teachers?
"[T]eachers shall be certified in accordance with the requirements applicable to other public schools; provided, however,... a charter school may employ as teachers (i) uncertified teachers with at least three years of elementary, middle or secondary classroom teaching experience..."
Virtual School Choice
Do state statutes allow for full-time virtual schools?
We did not find anything about virtual schools in New York statutes. Education Commission of the States states that state law does not allow for virtual charter schools.
Are virtual schools required to track attendance?
Do virtual schools have to comply with state teacher certification requirements?
Private School Choice
Does the state have voucher programs?
Does the state have educational expense tuition tax credits or deductions?
Can students use vouchers to attend religious schools?
Is there a cap on the number of students or private schools participating in voucher programs?
Are voucher students in private schools required to take any standardized tests?
Can private schools be removed from voucher programs based on performance?
Are private schools in voucher programs required to provide transportation?
Interdistrict School Choice
Does the state have interdistrict choice programs?
Voluntary interdistrict urban-suburban transfer program: "A school district which accepts pupils from another school district in accordance with a voluntary interdistrict urban-suburban transfer program designed to reduce racial isolation which is approved by the commissioner in accordance with regulations adopted by him for such purpose shall be eligible for aid pursuant to this subdivision."
3602.15.a: Voluntary interdistrict urban-suburban transfer program aid.
Are receiving schools or districts required to provide transportation to any students?
Approved cost of the transportation of pupils in a voluntary interdistrict transfer program approved by the commissioner shall be used in computing approved transportation expense.
3602.15.d: Voluntary interdistrict urban-suburban transfer program aid.