What is the timeline for approval of a charter petition?
EC Section 47605(b) (Outside Source) specifies that a local governing board must hold a public hearing for a proposed charter within 30 days of receipt of the completed petition, and, within 60 days from receipt of the petition, either approve or deny the charter. This time line may be extended by 30 days if both parties agree to the extension. EC Section 47652(c) (Outside Source) requires that a charter school commence instruction between July 1 and September 30.
