North Dakota readies for public charter school applications in early December

BISMARCK — The opportunity is drawing near for people interested in establishing charter schools in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the application materials and a timeline for the state's first round of public charter schools. A three-month window for applications opens Dec. 2 and closes at 5 p.m. CST on March 2, 2027. By mid-May, State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is expected to have decisions on approved schools, which could start operating in fall 2027, the NDDPI said in a news release. The North Dakota Legislature approved public charter schools in April 2025 with the passage of Senate Bill 2241. Under the new law, the state superintendent creates the application and review process, holds public interviews with applicants, creates and monitors performance agreements, gives guidance on school formation and enrollment, and ensures compliance and reporting of student outcomes.

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