LAC 28:CXXXIX.901. Timeline for Opening of BESE-Authorized Charter Schools

A. A BESE-authorized charter school shall begin operation by not later than 24 months after the final approval of the charter at a BESE meeting, or upon notification to BESE if opening additional approved charter schools pursuant to §519 of this bulletin, unless such charter school is engaged in desegregation compliance issues and, therefore, must begin operation by not later than 36 months. However, upon request, BESE may extend the time period within which any charter school must begin operation. B. If a charter school fails to begin operation within the time periods set forth in §901.A, the charter for that school shall be automatically revoked although a new charter may be proposed in a subsequent application cycle. C. A BESE-authorized charter school shall not begin operation sooner than eight months after approval of the charter school has been granted, unless BESE or the state superintendent agrees to a lesser time period.