That law has changed little in over 20 years. And, COVID-19 is driving many more people to cyber charter schools — and sending tax dollars with them. “The urgent need to hold charter schools and cyber charter schools accountable has increased as enrollment and taxpayer costs have swelled during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wolf said. His proposal “holds low-performing charter schools accountable to improve the quality of education, protects taxpayers by reining in skyrocketing charter school costs and increases the transparency of for-profit companies that run many charter schools.” Charter schools do not charge tuition. They receive most of their funding on a per-pupil basis from their students’ districts of residence.