The California Charter Schools Association is committed to improving the political and regulatory landscape for charter operators at the local, state, and federal levels. 

Key areas of focus include:

• Ensuring equitable operational funding through tough budget times
• Improving access to facilities for charter schools including through Prop 39
• Working to ensure successful local charter renewals
• Providing charter schools with a comprehensive range of special education options

Local Advocates are working throughout the state to assist charter schools.  Visit the page for your geographic area (Click the map or see Regional Advocacy link to the left) to get involved. 

Review the 2003-2009 “Advocacy Report and Legislative Scorecard" and see how your Legislator voted on charter school issues. 

Visit the Political Action Center to

• Keep up-to-date on legislation that affects charter schools
• Access archived issues of Capitol Update 
• Learn how to organize a legislative visit