In this title, "public charter school" means a public school that: (1) Is nonsectarian in all its programs, policies, and operations; (2) Is a school to which parents choose to send their children; (3) Except as provided in §§ 9-102.1, 9-102.2, and 9-102.3 of this title, is open to all students on a space-available basis and admits students on a lottery basis if more students apply than can be accommodated; (4) Is a new public school or a conversion of an existing public school; (5) Provides a program of elementary or secondary education or both; (6) Operates in pursuit of a specific set of educational objectives; (7) Is tuition-free; (8) Is subject to federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination; (9) Is in compliance with all applicable health and safety laws; (10) Is in compliance with § 9-107 of this title; (11) Operates under the supervision of the public chartering authority from which its charter is granted and in accordance with its charter and, except as provided in §§ 9-104.1 and 9-106 of this title, the provisions of law and regulation governing other public schools; (12) Requires students to be physically present on school premises for a period of time substantially similar to that which other public school students spend on school premises; and (13) Is created in accordance with this title and the appropriate county board policy.
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