Provides additional per pupil funding for charter schools in certain counties or with high poverty rates.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section providing additional per pupil funding for charter schools. The additional funding is available for charter schools located in specific counties or those with a high poverty rate. To qualify, a charter school must be located in one of the specified counties or have at least 75% of its pupils in poverty. The bill also requires the charter school to have received a rating of good or excellent on the academic achievement indicator. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Provides additional per pupil funding for charter schools in certain counties or with high poverty rates.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section providing additional per pupil funding for charter schools. The additional funding is available for charter schools located in specific counties or those with a high poverty rate. To qualify, a charter school must be located in one of the specified counties or have at least 75% of its pupils in poverty. The bill also requires the charter school to have received a rating of good or excellent on the academic achievement indicator. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.