The State Board of Education has adopted a new timeline for the submission and review of applications pursuant to both conversion and open-enrollment charter schools. Schools and other eligible entities interested in submitting a petition should review this timeline very carefully. Application packets are in the process of revision to reflect the new rules and regulations governing charter schools, which are currently under consideration by the State Board of Education. The revised application packet will be available through the Department of Education Charter School Office.
The application schedule is attached to this memo. Questions pertaining to the schedule should be directed to:
Randall Greenway
Charter School Liaison
4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A
Arkansas Department of Education
501-682-2009
rgreenway@arkedu.k12.ar.us