Authorizers:
For conversions, local school boards. For start-ups, the State University of New York board of trustees (up to 50 start-ups) and the New York State Board of Regents (up to 50 start-ups). For the New York City Public Schools, the local chancellor charters conversions and start-ups.
Length of charter:
5 years
Caps on number of schools:
The law sets a limit of 100 charter schools. However, public schools that elect to convert to become charter schools are not included in the count.
