2019 Mississippi Code
Title 37 - Education
Chapter 28 - Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013
§ 37-28-41. Charter school powers

Universal Citation: MS Code § 37-28-41 (2019)
  • A charter school may exercise those powers necessary for carrying out the terms of its charter contract, including the following powers:
    • (a) To receive and disburse funds authorized by law for school purposes;

    • (b) To secure appropriate insurance and to enter into contracts and leases;

    • (c) To contract with an education service provider for the management and operation of the charter school so long as the school’s governing board retains oversight authority over the school;

    • (d) To solicit and accept any gifts or grants for school purposes subject to applicable laws and the terms of its charter contract;

    • (e) To acquire real property for use as its facility or facilities, from public or private sources; and

    • (f) To sue and be sued in its own name.

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