Charter schools are public schools of choice that are authorized by the State Board of Education and operated by independent non-profit boards of directors. State and local tax dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools, which have open enrollment and cannot discriminate in admissions, associate with any religion or religious group, or charge-tuition. Charter schools operate with freedom from many of the regulations that govern district schools, but charter schools are held accountable through the State assessment and accountability system.

September 9, 2021: DPI Guidance Summary Document SB 654

NC OCS Guidance SB199 Sex Trafficking Prevention Training and SB476 Mental Health Plans

OCS Guidance for Charter Schools SB681/Session Law 2020-78 Enrollment Priorities, Assessments Memo, and CARES Act additional funds available 7/17/2020 

OCS Guidance for Charter Schools House Bill 1043 / Session Law 2020-4 Summer Learning Program and Supplemental Grants 6/2 revised 6/8/2020

OCS Guidance for Charter Schools SB704/Session Law 2020-3 and SBE Remote Instruction Plan Requirements 5/22/2020

OCS Website Guidance for Charter Schools