State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia

Georgia's state-level, independent charter school authorizer.

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The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia approves and supports Georgia's state charter schools. The SCSC expects the highest quality from our schools, giving students better opportunities than in traditional district schools.

Mission

The SCSC seeks to improve public education throughout the state by authorizing high-quality charter schools that provide students with better educational opportunities than they would otherwise receive in traditional district schools.

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Vision

Innovative and superior charter schools advancing education in every community.

Information for Families
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Launch of the Office of Charter School Compliance

Office of Charter School Compliance Homepage

Effective July 1, 2024, the Office of Charter School Compliance (OCSC) transitioned from the Georgia Department of Education to the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) in accordance with House Bill 318. The OCSC will collaborate with SCSC staff on matters related to authorizing state charter schools and provide guidance and support to charter school stakeholders statewide. For specific information about the OCSC, visit the OCSC main page.

SCSC Announcements

Upcoming Events

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Petition Platform and Budget Webinar

November 7 10:00 a.m.

Press Releases

First Charter School in Muscogee County among Approvals by the State Charter Schools Commission

September 11, 2024

Georgia Commission Board Approves Three New Charter Schools for Fall 2025 Open

August 02, 2024

State Charter Schools Commission Board Appoints New Chair and Vice-Chair

November 29, 2023
Press Releases

September 30, 2024 | Newsletter

The SCSC Summer Newsletter is now available! Read the latest news & updates from the SCSC.

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Catch up on previous SCSC news & updates with past Monthly Newsletters.

 

September Newsletter

Next Board Meetings

November Board Meeting*

November 13 10:00 a.m. Atlanta, GA
Board Meeting Calendar

Grant Opportunities

Georgia CSP SE subgrants are available for new, replicating, and expanding charter schools after the charter contract or expansion has been approved by the authorizer.

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Georgia Authorizing Standards

Principles and Standards for Charter School Authorizing. Developed collaboratively by the SCSC and GaDOE.
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Georgia Authorizing Standards

SCSC Strategic Plan: Growing a Brighter Future

The inaugural strategic plan for the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia. Approved on June 29, 2022.
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Strategic Plan

2024-25 Petition Cycle

Petitioner Training & Events

Petition Platform and Budget Webinar

November 7 10:00 a.m.
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State Charter School Accountability

School Performance

See how your state charter school is doing. The Comprehensive Performance Framework tool assesses schools’ academic, financial and organizational performance.

See Your School's Performance

2024-25 Charter Renewal Process

State charter schools with charter terms expiring on June 30, 2025, must submit a renewal application to the SCSC during the 2024-2025 school year. Review the renewal process for FY25 in the link below.  

State Charter Contract Renewal

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SCSC Resources

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Who may start a charter school in Georgia?

Existing local schools, private individuals, private organizations, and state and local public entities may organize a charter public school subject to a performance-based contract approved by both the state and local boards of education or by the state board of education alone.

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