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State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia Mission & Vision

Mission

The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) is Georgia's state-level, independent charter school authorizing board that 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 tradition

Vision

Innovative and superior charter schools advancing education in every community.
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SCSC Announcements

SCSC Strategic Plan: Growing a Brighter Future

The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia Board of Commissioners adopted the agency's inaugural strategic plan at the June board meeting.

New Charter School Growth Initiative

Initiative Provides Support for New Charter Schools in Georgia

The Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative launches to encourage charter school expansion and creation throughout the state.

Monthly Newsletter

Read the latest SCSC newsletter. Subscribe here to get the next edition. 

School Performance

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

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SCSC Resources

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New Schools

At its September board meeting, the SCSC voted to approved the FY22 Start-up and Replication/Expansion petition cycles' timeline. 

Existing Schools

In the last year of a school's charter term, the school may apply for charter renewal. Renewal is based on the school’s performance and whether the school provides better educational opportunities than traditional district schools.

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.

School Announcements

State Charter Schools Commission Renews Six State Charter Schools

Renewals were granted for six state charter schools following a petition and interview process. 

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SCSC Press Releases

Initiative Provides Support for New Charter Schools in Georgia
State Charter Schools Commission Renews Six State Charter Schools
SCSC Thanks Commissioners Tom Lewis And Carmen Dill For Their Service; Welcomes Commissioners Mike Dudgeon And Fitz Johnson
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SCSC Newsletter

The SCSC publishes a monthly newsletter to keep the state charter school community abreast of SCSC-related news. Sign up for newsletter updates below.