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Public Schools
Public schools cannot charge tuition. They are funded through federal, state and local taxes. When you pay your taxes, you are paying for your child's education and the education of other children in your community. Due to special education laws, public schools must educate all children, and provide the necessary programs to meet their special needs. This means that most public schools have special education programs and teachers who are trained to work with students who have particular needs.
Public schools admit all children. By law, public schools must educate all children, including students with special needs. To enroll in a public school you simply register your child by filling out the necessary paperwork.
Public schools must follow all federal, state and local laws in educating children. Such laws usually include specifics about funding, program development and curriculum.
For more information about how your local school district can help your child see the section titled State Information. You can contact your local school district’s administrative offices for more information. 1
1 greatschools™ Involved Parents. Successful Kids, “Private vs. Public Schools: What’s the Difference? (November 2008) http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/ca/197 (30 November 2008)