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How do I apply for a charter school in Palm Beach County?

It is recommended that new charter school applications be submitted to the School District of Palm Beach County by February 1 of each calendar year in order to be open for the subsequent school year, or to be opened at a time agreed upon by the applicant and the SDPBC. We recommend you visit the New Applicant page on the FLDOE website.

What is a charter school?

Charter Schools are tuition-free public schools which operate under a performance contract or "charter" agreement between a governing board and the local public school board. Charters are independent public schools of choice that hire their own teachers, design their own academic programs, and control their own finances.

When do I need to apply to open a charter school?

Charter school applications are due to the sponsor (school district) by February 1st of each calendar year for charter schools to be opened at the beginning of the school district's next school year, or to be opened at a time agreed to by the applicant and the sponsor.

The Dependency Process

The Dependency System is a complex system with a variety of moving parts and pieces. Check out the following resources to better understand how the system works.

DCF Dictionary

The Dependency System is full of acronyms - here is a Acronym Guide to help you learn the language.

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What is charter school enrollment?

The charter school shall enroll an eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building, In such case, all applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random election process.

Is Palm Beach County a charter school?

A charter school in Palm Beach County, Florida shall be open to any student covered in an inter-district agreement or residing in the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida. However, in the case of a charter lab school, the charter lab school shall be open to any student eligible to attend the lab school as provided in Florida Statute ...