Rule 160-1-4-.255 - Charter School Implementation Grants(1)Purpose of Program. The charter schools program is a means by which local schools, private individuals, private organizations, or state or local public entities (excluding home study programs or schools; sectarian or religious schools; private for profit schools; private educational institutions not established, operated, or governed by the State of Georgia; and existing private schools) enter into a performance-based contract with the State Board of Education. The U.S. Congress appropriates funding to provide financial assistance for the design and initial implementation of charter schools through State implementation grants.(2)Terms and Conditions. Eligible applicants seeking an implementation grant must complete an application and commit to the task of implementing a charter petition approved by the State Board of Education.(3)Eligible Recipients. Charter schools approved by the State Board of Education are eligible for consideration to receive an implementation grant.(4)Criteria for Award. Competitive grants are awarded based on the criteria listed below. (a) Evidence of parental and community involvement in the development of the charter petition.(b) Performance objectives defined not only by assessment instruments to be used but also by specific criteria that will be used to determine success.(c) Organizational changes for existing public schools or design in the governance structure for new schools that empowers parents to make substantive decisions about the academic program and organization of the school, i.e., parental governance.(d) Significant management autonomy from state school law and local and state board rules and policies, including financial management policies.(5)Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Application materials are made available to charter school operators after the charter petition is approved by the State Board of Education. For additional information and copies of application materials, contact the Charter School Division, Georgia Department of Education, 2053 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.255
O.C.G.A. Secs. 20-2-2061 to 20-2-2068.
Original grant description entitled "Charter School Implementation Grants" submitted December 21, 2001.Submitted: Feb. 10, 2004.