Timeline for Alabama Public Charter School Commission Application Cycle for a 2028 or 2029 Opening

Posted on July 08, 2026

Timeline for Alabama Public Charter School Commission Application Cycle for a 2028 0r 2029 Opening

 

Alabama Public Charter School Commission (APCSC) Timeline for Applicants

 

September 10, 2026- Application Workshop Classes Begin (To Be Offered Weekly until November 1st.)

November 2, 2026 – Preferred Letter of Intent Due

January 4, 2027- Application Released

March 15, 2027-Application Submission Deadline

March 15- May 10, 2027-Window to Review Applications

May 10, 2027-APCSC Issues Final Decision on Applications

 

Appeals Process

 

Step One: Local Education Agency as Authorizer must submit report to Alabama State Department of Education(ALSDE) within thirty days of denying an applicant

Step Two:  Appeal can be filed by the denied applicant.

Step Three: All information and materials must be submitted by the denied applicant to the Commission

Step Four: Once all materials are submitted to the Commission, the Commission notifies the local board authorizer at least 15 days prior to the consideration of the appeal.

Step Five: Commission schedules an open community meeting to be held in the local school system zone.

Step Six: Consideration of Appeal

  • Timeline begins on the date the Commission receives all materials from denied applicant.
  • Commission will strive to work within 60 days of date of submitted materials; however, the Commission reserves the right to modify dates for full and thoughtful consideration.