Draft 2025 New Charter School Request for Proposals (RFP) and Application Kit Posted for Public Comment

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announces the release of the DRAFT 2025 New Charter School Request for Proposals (RFP) and Application Kit for applicant groups seeking to establish new charter schools authorized by the Board of Regents to open for instruction in 2026. The DRAFT 2025 RFP expresses the continued interest of the Board of Regents in replicating high quality school models and authorizing innovative new schools that implement priority school designs aligned with Regents strategic priorities, as described in the RFP posted on this web page.

Public comment and questions regarding the DRAFT 2025 New Charter School RFP and Application Kit will be accepted through 3:00 PM on February 18, 2025. All written comments submitted to CharterSchools@nysed.gov will be reviewed and considered. Interested applicants are encouraged to use the DRAFT 2025 RFP and Application Kit for guidance purposes in preparation for submitting a letter of intent by April 22, 2025.