ND unveils application process for charter schools

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s first charter schools are potentially on the horizon for fall 2027 as the Department of Public Instruction released application materials last week and a timeline to set the new schools in motion. North Dakota public charter schools were authorized by the Legislature in 2025 with the passage of Senate Bill 2241. “Opening a public school is a serious responsibility, and North Dakota families deserve confidence that any new school has a clear plan to help students succeed,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier in a statement. The state will provide an average per student payment of about $8,300 to each charter school based on its enrollment. The new schools are not eligible to receive funding from property taxes, according to the department. Applications for new charter schools under the ND ANCHOR program, Authorizing North Dakota Charters for High-Quality Outcomes and Results, can be submitted to the department beginning Dec.

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