Charter school powers.
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-28-41
in effectA charter school may exercise those powers necessary for carrying out the terms of its charter contract, including the following powers:
To receive and disburse funds authorized by law for school purposes;
To secure appropriate insurance and to enter into contracts and leases;
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;
To solicit and accept any gifts or grants for school purposes subject to applicable laws and the terms of its charter contract;
To acquire real property for use as its facility or facilities, from public or private sources; and
To sue and be sued in its own name.
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