Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
To improve public education in Arizona by sponsoring charter schools that provide quality educational choices

Additional Information for New Applicants

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Arizona Corporation Commission

The Corporations Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission approves for filing all articles of incorporation for Arizona business and all articles of organization for limited liability companies, as well as grants authority to foreign corporations to transact business in Arizona. The Division also collects from every corporation an annual report which reflects its current status, business, and financial condition. For more information on the different types of entities and associated filing requirements, visit the Arizona Corporation Commission’s website.

Fingerprint Clearance Cards

The officers, directors, members, or partners of an entity applying for a charter must obtain a non-identity verified  fingerprint clearance card unless their duties also involve responsibilities that would require them to obtain an identity verified fingerprint clearance card pursuant to A.R.S. §15-183(C)(5). The non-identity verified fingerprint clearance card application, includes a box for “Arizona Charter School Board Member/Applicant”. To determine the status of an individual’s fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint clearance card application, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s website. The website includes fingerprint clearance cards issued through the identity verified and non-identity verified processes.

Charter Law

Title 15, Chapter 1, Article 8 of the Arizona Revised Statutes is sometimes referred to as the “charter law”. The charter law covers many of the responsibilities concerning charter schools in Arizona. Other responsibilities of charter school operators may be found outside of Article 8. Arizona Revised Statutes, including the rest of Title 15 – Education.

Board Administrative Rules

State law requires the Board to adopt administrative rules, which implement the law or describe the Board’s procedures. The Board has adopted administrative rules related to the new application process, as well as other aspects of the Board’s work. View the Board’s administrative rules.