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Call for Quality Charter Schools

The ASBCS conducts an annual cycle for new charter applications. The New Charter Application for schools opening Fall 2022 and beyond was approved by the ASBCS on February 8, 2021. The timeline for the current application cycle is found below.

                                                                            

Key Steps

Month

Applicant Workshop   March 2021                             
Application Due June 16, 2021
          Soft deadline date May 10, 2021
Applicant Capacity Interview    October 2021
ASBCS Consideration  December Board Meeting

 

Applicants interested in submitting an application should be familiar with charter school legislation. 

View the charter school law

Arizona State Board for Charter Schools 2022-2023 Application

On February 8, 2021, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved the application and instructions for the FY 2022-2023 cycle. The approved application instructions were posted to this page on February 26, 2021. A summary of changes from the FY 2021-FY 2022 application, as presented at the February 8, 2021 Board meeting is also posted below.

All required forms and templates for the application cycle are posted on the Forms/Templates tab. 

New Charter Application Instructions

New Charter Application Instructions for Applicants with an Arizona Online Instruction Program

Applicant Workshops

Board staff presented applicant workshops for the current cycle in March and April.

 

Contact Information

For questions about the New Charter Application, please contact Rachel Hannah at [email protected].

New Charter Contract

The Board grants new charter contracts to qualifying applicants through its new charter application and replication application processes. These contracts are for 15 years.

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.

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Helpful Links

  • ASBCS Online: Charter Holder and Charter School Information
  • Arizona Department of Education
  • Arizona State Board of Education
  • Arizona Charter Schools Association
  • Arizona Corporation Commission
  • National Association of Charter School Authorizers
  • U.S. Department of Education

Resources for Applicants

  • National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
  • National Charter Schools Institute
  • Postsecondary Degree Verification (National Student Clearinghouse)
  • State Fire Marshal (Facility Inspections)

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