[DocRock]

"Is there no accountability for these people to open a school? Not even a college degree? It seems that there has to be some sort of accountable person in charge to qualify for federal funds, after all this isn't a home school."

I don't know anything about the one in Houston, but the one near me was kind of like a "home school away from home". Here is a LINK to their sign up sheet for home schooling.

[PFC]

It varies from state to state depending on the system established by the state legislature. But basically they have to apply to a state board for the charter. In Texas that board is appointed by the governor. That board is supposed to assess whether the proposed charter school meets whatever standards have been set up.

[Eva]

This could be the death nell for charter schools if some accountability is not assigned. This sounds like ascam that would occur in Mexico, not the US.