In a letter published in the News & Observer, Christopher Lyerly from Raleigh argues that calling charter schools “public” is laughable.

Mr. Lyerly asks, “Can just anyone go there?” I agree with him that the answer is no. Because of enrollment restrictions and the 100 school cap, the state artificially limits the number of students that may attend a charter school. Although Mr. Lyerly contends otherwise, charter schools are not permitted to deny a seat to any student based on income, educational needs, or distance from the school.