Public Charter Schools
Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) is the sole authorizer of public charter schools in Cecil County, MD. Below are resources and application materials for groups interested in applying to establish a public charter school in CCPS.
CCPS is committed to transparency, consistency, and adherence to State law in its charter authorizing process. The documents provided below outline the procedures, requirements, and the evaluation framework used for public charter school applications in Cecil County. Applicants are responsible for carefully reviewing all materials, application requirements, scoring criteria, and process. Guidance may be updated periodically to align with Maryland law, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidance, and best practices in charter school authorizing.
Resources and Application Materials:
- CCPS Board Policy, BL
- CCPS Regulation, BL-RA
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Public Charter School, COMAR, Ed Article §9-101 et. seq.
Notice Regarding Application Versions:
All public charter school applications submitted for the 2025-2026 cycle will be evaluated using the current versions of the Public Charter School Application, scoring rubrics, and process guidelines posted on the CCPS website. Prior versions of the application materials do not apply to the current application cycle. Applicants should not rely on superseded or draft materials when preparing submissions.
Disclaimer:
This information is provided as a general guide. In the event of any conflict, the requirements of Maryland law (Education Article, Title 9), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidance, and CCPS Board Policies will apply.
Procedural questions regarding timelines and submission requirements may be directed to the Public Charter School Liaison via the Public Information Office at pio@ccps.org.