Can the State Board of Education’s decision to grant exclusive authority to a school district be challenged?
Yes, charter schools in that district or any other party may file with the State Board of Education a “notice of challenge” within 30 days of the granting of exclusivity. The notice must be accompanied with a specific written description of the basis for the challenge. The challenging party must also provide a copy of the challenge to the school district. The State Board will provide the school district with the opportunity to respond to the challenge and will make a determination within 60 days of receiving the notice of challenge.
