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Governor's Executive Order-Schools Closed through End of School Year

Please see the attached Executive Order from Governor Kemp extending the closure of public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through the end of the school year. Read Executive Order

COVID-19: Information & Guidance for State Charter Schools

In accordance with newly issued federal guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Governor Kemp issued an Executive Order closing all public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary public schools in Georgia for the remainder of the school year. Schools may implement virtual or distance learning during this time. Please refer to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) website at gadoe.org/coronavirus for guidance and resources to schools.

To consolidate information regarding the COVID-19 response and respond to questions/concerns from state charter schools, the SCSC will post information and resources for state charter schools to the SCSC website. Information will be updated daily.

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SCSC 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 traditional district schools. 

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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Finance
Operations

New Schools

The 2020 SCSC petition cycle for new start-up charter schools launched in October 2019. Applicants petitioning during the 2020 cycle will be eligible to open, if approved, for the 2021 – 2022 school year.

2020 Start-Up Charter School Application Cycle
Petitioner Resources

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.

Renewal
Charter Expansion, Replication, and Networks

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.

Upcoming Events

SCSC District-Collaborative Committee Meeting (Canceled)
State Charter Schools Commission Board Meeting
SCSC District-Collaborative Committee Meeting (Canceled)
Atlanta
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Announcements

Majority of State Charter Schools Meet SCSC Performance Standards
Majority of State Charter Schools Outperform on CCRPI Measures
Comprehensive Performance Framework Updates 2019

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.

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