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        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ORGANIZED UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES. ALL NONDISCRIMINATORY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC ANNOUCEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES IN THE FORM OF AWARDS, GRANTS AND OTHER SUBSIDIES FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES FUNDING FOR STUDENT ENROLLMENT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. IT WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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