The federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) statute requires schools to admit students via a lottery when applications exceed available spaces. 

This document offers an at-a-glance summary of state lottery and enrollment practices, detailing the requirements or allowances of specific preferences. Each profile outlines required and allowable lottery practices and admission preferences, along with a direct link to the state’s charter law for verification. WestEd drew information directly from state statutes or paraphrased for clarity, ensuring education leaders have the insights needed to align with both federal and state regulations. 

For more information, review the other guides in the State Charter Laws series: