Who authorizes charter schools?
Tennessee state law mandates that a local education agency (LEA) authorize charter schools. This means that the local board of education has the power to approve, renew, or decide to reject or revoke a public charter school application or agreement. However, if an LEA denies a charter application, the sponsoring group may appeal to the State Board of Education. New public charter schools, conversion schools, and all renewals of charter agreements are granted for a 5-year period.
This varies from state to state, depending on the state’s charter law. In New York, there are three authorizers: the New York State Board of Regents, the State University of New York Board of Trustees, and local boards of education. In New Jersey, there is one authorizer, the state Commissioner of Education.
This varies from state to state, depending on the state’s charter law. In California, for example, there are three types of authorizers: the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. In Pennsylvania, individuals or groups seeking to establish a charter public school must apply to the local school board of the district in which the school will be located. Generally there are four types of entities allowed to authorize charter schools: the local school board, state universities, community colleges, and the state board of education.
This varies from state to state, depending on the states charter law. In California, for example, there are three types of authorizers: the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. In Pennsylvania, individuals or groups seeking to establish a charter public school must apply to the local school board of the district in which the school will be located. Generally there are four types of entities allowed to authorize charter schools: the local school board, state universities, community colleges, and the state board of education.
This varies from state to state, depending on the state’s charter law. In California, for example, there are three types of authorizers: the governing board of the school districts, county boards of education, or the state board. In Pennsylvania, individuals or groups seeking to establish a charter public school must apply to the local school board of the district in which the school will be located. Generally there are four types of entities allowed to authorize charter schools: the local school board, state universities, community colleges, and the state board of education.
