State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia

Important Update: The SCSC FY26 Start-Up Charter School Petition Application deadline has been extended to Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EST). Visit the SCSC website for more details: scsc.ga.gov/fy26-startup-a…

The SCSC March Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence (YHALE), The Meliora School, Odyssey Charter School, and Scintilla Charter Academy (SCA). conta.cc/4sqn9wd

The SCSC Board of Commissioners elected its 2026 officers at yesterday's meeting. Please join us in welcoming Cayanna Good, Ph.D., as Chair & Buzz Brockway as Vice-Chair, and in thanking outgoing Chair, Mike Dudgeon, for his leadership & dedicated service. scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The SCSC Board of Commissioners voted today to renew four state charter schools! Atlanta SMART Academy, Liberty Tech Charter School, and Northwest Classical Academy each earned five-year renewals. SLAM Academy of Atlanta earned a three-year renewal term. scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The February 2026 SCSC Newsletter highlights exciting news from Georgia charter schools and updates from the SCSC. This month features PEACE Academy’s groundbreaking, ICSAtlanta’s Reading Bowl win, Amana Academy’s 20-year milestone, and more! conta.cc/4qXzU12

Read the latest news from GA charter schools and updates from the SCSC in the January 2026 Newsletter. Featuring The Anchor School's ribbon-cutting, The Academy for Classical Education's groundbreaking, and Scintilla Charter Academy's state title win! conta.cc/4sw9yEj

🚨 Final Reminder: The FY26 Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. 📝 Start-Up LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in… 📝 Replication School LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in… Learn more about the FY26 SCSC petition cycle: scsc.georgia.gov/start-charter-…

Charter Schools Commission awards $9.3 million in federal subgrants to five charter schools to support start-up expenses. scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The SCSC's Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline is just 1 month away: Dec 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. All prospective SCSC petitioners must submit an LOI to be eligible for the FY26 application cycle! Start-Up LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in… Replication LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in…

The FY26 Start-Up Charter School Application is now open! 📝 Letter of Intent Deadline: December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 📋 Application Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) Learn more and apply today: scsc.ga.gov/fy26-startup-a…

The FY26 Letter of Intent (LOI) application is now available! The LOI is the first step for all applicants in the SCSC’s charter school petition process. Start-Up LOI - scsc.georgia.gov/start-charter.… Replication LOI - scsc.georgia.gov/start.../repli… The LOI deadline is December 31, 2025.

The SCSC Board of Commissioners voted to initiate rulemaking procedures. The rulemaking feedback period is now open and will close on October 27, 2025. Visit the SCSC website to view the rules currently under consideration and provide feedback. scsc.georgia.gov/about-us/rules…

The SCSC board meeting on September 24, 2025, will be held virtually via Zoom. The virtual access link and meeting agenda are available on the SCSC board governance site. app2.boardontrack.com/public/13adie/…

The September newsletter is now available! Read about the latest charter approval, school expansions, grant-supported programs, and other news from the SCSC and Georgia charter schools. conta.cc/3HOTNGl

Applications for the next round of CSP subgrant awards are now open! Eligible new & replicating schools can apply for up to $1.5M, while expanding schools are eligible for up to $1M. Don’t miss the webinar for prospective applicants on Sept 10, 2025. FindAGaCharter.org/grants

Applications for CSP subgrant awards open September 4, 2025! Eligible new and replicating schools can apply for up to $1.5M while expanding schools are eligible for up to $1M. Don’t miss the webinar for applicants on September 10, 2025. Learn more: FindAGaCharter.org/grants

Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance visited Cherokee Classical Academy yesterday as part of her Summer Reading Challenge initiative. She read to students, answered their questions, and toured classrooms at one of Georgia’s newest state charter schools located in Canton.

SCSC Email Restored As of 3:45 p.m. on Friday, August 1st, the SCSC's email service has been restored. We appreciate your patience as the SCSC Team reviews and responds to messages from the last few days. Thank you!

The SCSC is experiencing an email outage. If you need to reach someone, please call 404-656-2837. We hope this outage will be resolved soon, and our team will respond to any messages as soon as possible. You can answer many questions by visiting scsc.georgia.gov.

Apply for the 2025-26 New School Leader Fellowship! This professional development opportunity will include intensive support in a cohort setting for new school leaders during their pre-opening year. Apply by August 28. Visit findagacharter.org/grants for more information.