The PA Virtual is funded by state tax dollars and governed by Pennsylvania public school, charter school, cyber charter school, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. The school's initial charter was from September 2001 to June 30, 2006 was granted by the Norristown School District. The charter was then renewed for a period of five years, from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2011. Since the renewal of the school's charter in 2006, the PDE serves as the school's charter authorizer, monitoring PA Virtual’s compliance with the stipulations of its charter. The school's current charter is for a period of five years from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2016.