N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:11-2.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 6A:11-2.9 - Application of a nonpublic school to convert to a charter school

(a) The governing body of a nonpublic school meeting the criteria established in 6A:11-2.8(a) may submit an application to convert to a charter school pursuant to 6A:11-2.1(b)5. As of September 3, 2013, nonpublic schools applying to convert to charter school status shall apply only within the expedited action round pursuant to 6A:11-2.1(b)3. An application for the expedited action round must be submitted by October 15 to receive a decision in advance of the standard schedule and a decision will be made no later than February 15. In addition to the criteria laid forth in 6A:11-2.1(b)5, the application must include:

1. The nonpublic school's norm-referenced achievement test scores;

2. Assurances and a valid plan for an educational program and culture that prohibits religious instruction, events, and activities that promote religious views, and the display of religious symbols; and

3. A name that does not include any religious reference.

(b) An applicant that receives initial approval also shall meet the preparedness visit requirements set forth in 6A:11-2.1(h) applicable to all charter schools. The preparedness visit includes: an on-site inspection by Department personnel that gauges readiness for school opening; a review of program, facility, and fiscal documentation; and interviews with board of trustee members and staff members of the proposed charter school to assess organizational leadership and capacity. All nonpublic conversion schools shall be held to the requirements set forth in 6A:11-2.1(i), as well as evidence of removal of all religious symbols and materials within the facility.

(c) The final granting of the charter by the Commissioner shall be effective when all required documentation set forth in 6A:11-2.1(i) and 2.8(b) is provided and following satisfactory completion of the preparedness visit as determined by the Commissioner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:11-2.9

New Rule, R.2013 d.077, effective 5/6/2013.
See: 45 N.J.R. 10(a), 45 N.J.R. 1101(a).