What happens if a district denies a charter request?
If the governing board of a school district denies a petition, the petitioner may elect to submit the petition for the establishment of a charter school to either the county board of education or directly to the SBE. For purposes of SBE consideration of a charter that has been denied, the charter must provide evidence of local board action and findings to deny the charter. A charter petition that has been denied by the governing board of a school district must be received by the county board of education or the SBE not later than 180 calendar days after the denial. Any petition received more than 180 calendar days after denial will not be acted upon by either the county board of education or the SBE. Reviews by a county board of education must be completed within 60 days of receipt, but an extension of up to 30 days is possible if both parties are willing. Not later than 90 days after receiving a complete petition package and following review of the petition and a public hearing, the S
