You can be charged reasonable fees for:

• Personal items such as towels, gym clothes or uniforms
• Social and extracurricular activities as long as the activity is not a part of the required curriculum
• Musical instruments
• Meals
• High school classes not required or credited for graduation
• Transportation
• Before-school and after-school child care

In K-8th grade, schools can’t charge additional tuition. In grades 9-12, a school is allowed to charge additional tuition if the family’s adjusted gross income exceeds 220% of the federal poverty level.