Charter school applicants must first apply to the local board of education or community district education council for approval or renewal.

New York A03639 amends the education law to require charter school applicants to first apply to the local board of education or community district education council for approval or renewal of a charter. The local board or council must act on the application before the charter entity can consider it. The bill also outlines specific requirements for charter school applications, including financial statements and enrollment targets for certain student groups. The board of regents is the only entity authorized to issue a charter.

Charter school applicants must first apply to the local board of education or community district education council for approval or renewal.

New York A03639 amends the education law to require charter school applicants to first apply to the local board of education or community district education council for approval or renewal of a charter. The local board or council must act on the application before the charter entity can consider it. The bill also outlines specific requirements for charter school applications, including financial statements and enrollment targets for certain student groups. The board of regents is the only entity authorized to issue a charter.