Charter Fiscal Impact is a nonpartisan project to help Tennesseans understand the financial stress that taxpayer-funded charter schools place on public schools.
RESOURCES
Homework Assignments: Eliminate the Learning Curve

FISCAL POLICY
Local Budget Stress: Charter Schools & Fixed Costs Stranded in Public Schools

LEGAL ANALYSIS
Constitutional Dilemma: State-Required Charter Schools & Unfunded Mandates

PUBLIC OPINION
Statewide Poll: Perceptions of Local Control & Negative Effects of Charter Schools

SITUATION ANALYSIS
Background Brief: 10 Important Facts About Charter Schools in Tennessee
CALCULATOR
Do the Math: Estimate the Fiscal Impact of Charters on Your District
How to Use This Tool
Per-Pupil Funding (Dollars):
Fixed Costs as % of Budget:
Charter School Enrollment:
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