Charter Schools Application and Renewal Process
2023 Charter School Application Timeline
| Event/Deadline | Open-Enrollment Applications | District Conversion Applications | Renewal Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intent to Apply Form due by 5:00 p.m. | March 13, 2023 | April 17, 2023 | N/A |
| Mandatory Applicant Workshop | April 12, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | N/A |
| Initial Applications Due by 5:00 p.m. | May 15, 2023 | June 19, 2023 | September 25, 2023 |
| Application Reviews with DESE | May 16–June 6, 2023 | June 20–July 11, 2023 | September 26–October 10, 2023 |
| Application Revision Window | June 7–July 17, 2023 | July 12–August 21, 2023 | October 11–November 13, 2023 |
| Final Applications Due by 5:00 p.m. | July 17, 2023 | August 21, 2023 | November 13, 2023 |
| Charter Authorizing Panel Hearings | August 15–16, 2023 | October 17–18, 2023 | December 19–20, 2023 |
| State Board of Education Meeting – Review of Charter Authorizing Panel Decisions | September 14, 2023 | November 9, 2023 | January 11, 2024 |
Application Documents
Notice of Intent
Open-Enrollment Charter School Application
- Open-Enrollment Charter School Guidance Document
- Open-Enrollment Charter School Application
- Open-Enrollment Charter School Applicant Statement of Assurance
- Open-Enrollment Charter School Application Budget Template
District Conversion Charter School Application
Renewal Application
For more information, please contact:
Dorie Summons, Director of Charter Schools
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
Office of School Choice & Parent Empowerment
Four Capitol Mall, Box 19
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4472
Fax: 501-683-3433
