The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) announces the release of the 2023 SUNY Request for Proposals (RFP) to open new charter schools in New York State. The New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended, the “Act”) requires New York’s charter authorizers to solicit applications to establish new charter schools by way of a Request for Proposals process. The statute also mandates that SUNY issue a draft RFP for public comments prior to issuing the RFP. The Institute did not receive any public comments on the draft 2023 RFP.
Requests For Proposals
The SUNY Charter Schools uses a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals to establish SUNY authorized charter schools. The Institute may hold more than one round seeking proposals for each RFP.
2023 Timeline
01/09/23
Request for Proposals Draft for Public Comment
02/10/23
Final RFP Issued
03/14/23
Intent to Apply Form Due
03/28/23
Proposals and Business Plans (if applicable) Due
Fall 2023
Successful Applicants Approved by SUNY Trustees
Fall 2024
Earliest Approved Opening Date
2023 Proposals
2023 Updates
10
Feb-2023
Requests For Proposals
04
Jan-2023
Requests For Proposals
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) announces the release of the draft of the 2023 SUNY Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to open new charter schools in New York State. The New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended, the “Act”) requires New York’s charter authorizers to solicit applications to establish new charter schools by way of a Request for Proposals process. The statute also mandates that SUNY issue a draft RFP for public comments prior to issuing the RFP.
The Institute will accept comments via email to: [email protected] through 5 P.M. on February 3, 2023.
Download: 2023 SUNY Request for Proposals (RFP)_Draft for Public Comment