Eligibility to Replicate a Charter School
Replication Eligibility
Existing state charter schools* and existing locally-approved charter schools** are eligible*** to submit a charter replication petition. A charter replication means the creation of a second (or subsequent) charter school that utilizes the instructional program and/or academic model of an existing charter school but operates under a separate and independent charter contract.
*Existing state charter school
An existing state charter school is a public school that meets the definition of “charter school” in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2061(3) and the definition of “state charter school” in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2081(5).
**Existing locally-approved charter school
An existing locally-approved charter school is a public school that meets the definition of “charter school” in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2062(3) and the definition of “local charter school” in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2062(7).
***Eligible
Eligible/Eligibility means an opportunity to submit a replication petition to the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) upon meeting the criteria in the SCSC Replication Policy. Eligibility does not guarantee approval by the SCSC Board of Commissioners.
Replication Charter Petition Process
Replicating a Charter School
Priority Areas
The SCSC is focused on strategic growth in areas of the state without school choice. Petitions for schools located outside Priority Areas may be denied solely due to location to ensure the SCSC can devote sufficient resources to schools in Priority Areas. Learn more about Priority Areas for FY25.