New York CHAR 001 LTIti, also known as New York City's Charter School Law, is a law passed in 1998 that outlines the requirements for the creation and operation of charter schools in the city. It is a comprehensive legal framework that ensures equity in education, provides for parental choice, and encourages the development of innovative models of instruction and school organization. The law defines the roles and responsibilities of the New York City Department of Education, the Charter School Office, charter school authorizers, and charter school operators. There are two types of New York CHAR 001 LTIti: Renewal Charter School Law and New Charter School Law. The Renewal Charter School Law applies to existing charter schools and outlines the criteria for the renewal of their charters. The New Charter School Law outlines the requirements for new charter schools and their operations.