NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06G .0514
Plain English summary
This rule establishes general requirements for fast-track replication of high-quality charter schools, allowing the State Board of Education to impose additional requirements beyond those in Rules .0512 and .0513. The SBE may consider factors such as geographic need, nonprofit board capacity, and community support when evaluating fast-track replication requests. Geographic need assessment must include review of existing charter options and public school capacity data in the affected county.
Key requirements
- The SBE may impose additional requirements in the review, application, and approval process as allowed by G.S. 115C-218(c) to assure that a fast-tracked charter school has at least the same probability of success as a charter that completes the planning process in Rule .0509 of this Section.
- In addition to considering evidence of student growth, proficiency, and financial audits in the applicant's other schools, the SBE may consider any other relevant factors in determining whether to grant a fast-track replication request.
- In determining the needs of the particular geographical area, the SBE shall consider whether there are similar charter school options in the geographical area and capacity data for the county's public schools.
- In determining the community support of the replicated model, the SBE shall consider community survey data, community letters of support, and any other evidence the applicant chooses to present.
Affected parties
- State Board of Education
- charter school applicants
- non-profit corporation boards
- education management organizations (EMOs)
- charter management organizations (CMOs)
- communities in proposed geographic service areas
- public schools in affected counties