Section 21-3-303 - Charter school prohibitions(a) This article shall not prohibit any private person or organization from funding or providing other assistance for the establishment or operation of a charter school established pursuant to this article.(b) No charter shall be granted under this article if it is determined that its sole purpose is to avoid consolidation or closure of any school or district. For purposes of this subsection, consolidation or closure applies regardless of grade configuration, building location or school or district name.(c) No charter application shall be considered from any person, group or organization proposing to convert a private school or a nonpublic home-based educational program into a charter school.(d) No charter school shall enter into a contract with an independent management company or education service provider without the prior written consent of the authorizer.(e) Repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 169, § 4.Amended by Laws 2021 , ch. 169, § 2 and 4, eff. 7/1/2022.