Public Meetings
IPCSC meetings are open to the public and multiple opportunities are available for public participation. Learn More
IPCSC Policy
The policies and procedures of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission provide detail about navigating various processes. Learn More
IPCSC Schools
The IPCSC is Idaho’s largest authorizer, with a portfolio of over 80% of Idaho’s charter schools. IPCSC portfolio schools are located all across the state, in both rural and urban communities, and serve close to 30,000 students. Learn More
Public Charter School Commission
Autonomy, Accountability, Access.
The IPCSC’s mission is to cultivate exemplary public charter schools.
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Idaho law outlines the process by which the Idaho Public Charter School Commission (IPCSC) reviews and acts on new charter school applications. IPCSC policies and procedures provide additional requirements and guidance to ensure applications meet statutory standards for quality, completeness, and compliance.
Idaho statute requires that all public charter schools in the state be periodically reviewed by their authorizer for the purpose of determining whether or not the charter school should continue operations. Public charter schools are considered for renewal at the end of their current performance certificate.
As a public charter school gains experience and develops its student body over time, its board may choose to apply to the authorizer for an expansion or other changes to the school model.