Why is school / provider autonomy important for private school choice? Why is exemption from regulation important for charter schools?

Choice programs that impose tight rules on curriculum, testing, admissions and hiring deter private schools from participating, particularly those schools that perform well enough without scholarship funding. Similarly, policies that fail to exempt charter schools from key regulations restrict crucial freedom to innovate and adapt to serve student needs. Both approaches effectively deprive students of effective learning opportunities. Private school autonomy and core charter school exemptions embody the spirit and the promise of educational choice.