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        <ExplanationTxt>The Charter School is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state income tax laws. The Organization is not a private foundation and contributions to the Charter School qualify as a charitable tax deduction by the contributor. The Organization has evaluated and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2024. . The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are open and all others are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The policy is communicated through materials mailed to families withs schoolaged children.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization receives financial aid and assistance from the Minnesota Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education.</ExplanationTxt>
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