Charter Schools
Public schools providing instruction in any of grades transitional kindergarten through grade 12.Section Menu
Announcements
Charter School Renewal Performance Category Data File
The Performance Category Data File based on the 2024 California School Dashboard is available at Performance Categories.
Public Charter Schools Grant Program
Effective October 1, 2024, California was awarded a $93 million grant from the federal charter schools program and plans to distribute up to 70 subgrants to new, replicating, and expanding charter schools in 2024–29. Proposed funding levels are provided in the table below. Once approved by the U.S. Department of Education, specific dates and application information for future funding competitions will be announced via the Charter-Schools Listserv. For more information, visit Public Charter Schools Grant Program.
| Award | Proposed Funding Level |
|---|---|
| Increased Maximum Base Award | Expanding Charter Schools: $600,000 New & Replicating Charter Schools: $800,000 |
New Maximum Supplement Funding
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Proposed Supplemental Funding per Criteria Met: $50,000-$200,000 |
| Maximum Award Per Eligible Charter School | Expanding Charter Schools: $1,050,000 New & Replicating Charter Schools: $1,900,000 |
Information and Resources
Administrative Functions
Information on charter school establishments, including requests for charter school numbers, renewals, and closures.
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools
Advisories, meeting notices, meeting agendas, and member information for the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools.
Appeals to the California State Board of Education
Guidance on submitting charter school appeals to the California State Board of Education.
Charter Authorizer Support Initiative (CASI)
Initiative to expand professional development and networking opportunities for authorizers through statewide and regional activities, with a special emphasis on supporting small and rural authorizers.
Charter Facilities
Guidance on school district obligations and facilities.
Charter School Complaint Notice and Form
Information for charter school authorizers, charter schools, and parents regarding the Charter School Complaint Notice and Form.
Data Files and Directory Information
Data files and directory information pertaining to California charter schools.
Fiscal Support/Nonclassroom-Based Funding
Information regarding charter school funding, including, nonclassroom-based funding determination requests and grant opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding charter schools.
Laws, Regulations, and Policies
Access to State and federal statutes, regulations, and policy guidance for charter schools.
Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP)
Information about the PCSGP and guidance for grantees.
Regional Technical Assistance and Coaching (RTAC)
Program providing technical assistance and coaching throughout California through regional sub-grants.
Resources
Links to internal and external resources pertaining to charter schools, and information on how to subscribe to the Charter-Schools listserv.