The Truth About Charter
School Co-Location

Co-location allows outside charter operators to take space inside existing public
schools through Florida’s Schools of Hope statute, without local approval.
It diverts public dollars, threatens student safety and data privacy,
and destabilizes our neighborhood schools.

How Co-location Harms
Your Public Schools

Co-location drains district budgets, reduces access to classrooms and shared spaces, and forces two different school systems to operate inside one building.
Students, teachers, and families experience daily disruptions, weaker
campus safety, and a loss of local control.

Why It Matters

Co-location destabilizes public schools by dividing resources, disrupting school operations, and compromising safety. Public school buildings belong to the communities that built and fund them, not to private charter franchises.
Repealing Florida’s co-location authority protects neighborhood schools,
student privacy, and democratic oversight.