Starting a Charter School in Hawaii

The Commission is committed to authorizing high quality public charter schools throughout the state that will contribute meaningfully to Hawaiʻi's public education system.

At the December 5, 2023 General Business meeting, the Commission approved its Applications Policy.

The application cycle is now closed. Commission staff have reviewed 2024-2025 application feedback from evaluators, applicants, and Commissioners. Modifications will be made to improve the application process for the upcoming 2025–2026 cycle.

A draft of the revised application will be reviewed by the Applications Committee at the July 10, 2025 meeting and is scheduled to go before the full Commission on August 10, 2025.

Mahalo for your continued interest in Hawaiʻi’s public charter school system.