Charter schools are elementary or secondary schools, funded with public money. However, they don't have the same rules and regulations as public schools; instead they agree to maintain high standards and produce certain results, set forth in each school's charter. As part of the public education system, charter schools are open to anyone who applies and are not allowed to charge tuition. When space is limited, admission is usually allocated by lottery-type admissions. Charter schools in Illinois are devoted to delivering outstanding academic results and aim to provide more engaging learning environments, which allows for greater flexibility and innovation in the classroom. Charter schools are gradually winning support as a great new choice in public education.